... equality, no oligarchies, again inequality in the distribution of office to considered just". Plato views the idea of law and justice as what sets the standard for society's behavior in a state. Aristotle puts emphasis on the institution of the polis or civilized community. The polis was structured to allow the average individual in society to participate in political matters. This institutional forum ... and wisdom an opportunity to rise to higher positions (Class Notes). Justice is the political good within the polis, and it must promote the common interest of the people of the state....

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... political activity open to interpretation and justifies what may seem as the "evil doings- that politicians and princes must live by everyday. With Chapter XV entitled, "The things for which men, and especially princes, are praised or blamed-, Machiavelli tackles the issue of virtue and morality as he manifests a paradigm shift in morality. This shift turns the focus from a morality of ... to be. A prince needs to be a master of deception and lying. Since this deception will keep the Prince's state safe, than it is the virtuous thing to do. One must allow oneself to seem like a saint, b...

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... argue that political leaders should strive to simulate the amoral rule of Caesar Borgia in order to retain power? "A wise man ought always to follow the paths beaten by great men, and to imitate those who have been supreme, so that if his ability does not equal theirs, at least it will savour of it." Machiavelli has been seen as the ... notes that the prince must be prepared to protect his principality using whatever means it takes. To Machiavelli, the purpose of politics was not to create Aristotle's good man, but to establish law and order within his state. "Someone is considered a gi...

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... is able to rise to worldwide expectations and standards. The choices which governments make are all important because they all affect the people within the society. Governments are dealing with large amounts of power, power which can be used in both positive and negative ways, it ... law which we now call the traditional approaches to political science. Political scientists would study the works of great political philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Machiavelli and try to make new interpretations. However the answers they came up with were usually oversimplified and relied on a v...

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