... described in his earlier work The Nichomachean Ethics. Though he does not ultimately establish an exact blueprint for a political state, Aristotle, like Plato, does establish the importance of justice and moderation, over individual freedom, in working toward achieving a happy life. Aristotle's political philosophy asserts that community life is a necessary and natural element in the life of man, and crucial factor in ... obtaining happiness. " [A] city- state is among the things that exist by nature, that a human being is by nature a political animal- (Politics 4). According to Aristotl...

• Word Count: 1970
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... described in his earlier work The Nichomachean Ethics. Though he does not ultimately establish an exact blueprint for a political state, Aristotle, like Plato, does establish the importance of justice and moderation, over individual freedom, in working toward achieving a happy life. Aristotle's political philosophy asserts that community life is a necessary and natural element in the life of man, and crucial factor in ... obtaining happiness. " [A] city- state is among the things that exist by nature, that a human being is by nature a political animal- (Politics 4). According to Aristotl...

• Word Count: 1909
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate