... took a stroll down the "philosophical memory lane". In order to compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics we need to examine each theory in depth. Plato is regarded by many experts as the first writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. They each had ideas of how to improve existing societies during their ... human society and human personality (Hacker 24). Essentially what Plato wants to achieve is a utopia. Aristotle, unlike Plato, is not concerned with perfecting society. He just wants to improve on the exi...

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... about, and not only remade someone else's thoughts. I chose Plato and Aristotle because they were the first and they really came up with their theories. To compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics is to first examine each theory in depth. Plato is probably the first ... writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. These two men were great thinkers. They ... . I don't think that all societies are in need of such drastic reformation as Plato thinks. I would probably be more interested in Aristotle's idea. Aristotl...

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In Plato's, Aristotle's, and ST. Thomas Aquinas" writings of politics or philosophy, the importance of state or government is all mentioned in detail. All three great philosophers have different angles about what ... of political state, we need to be aware of their difference in world's view and philosophy. Plato believes in absolute truth in terms of morality and politics. Besides, Plato is only able to identify the difference between individuals in terms of three classes, which are producers, civilians and guardians. Plato favors ... path. In other words, Aquisnas thinks the state does not ...

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... and that every citizen has a job to do for his community. But, he does not believe that you are stuck in ones' social class like Aristotle. Aristotle believes everything is here on earth for a specific reason, i.e. the plants are here for the animals, and the animals are here for us while ... is De Teocqueville believes the local government is far more important that the states. Although Aristotle and De Teocqueville agree in some points In government, it doesn't translate to society and all of politics. Both Aristotle and De Teocqueville think that every citizen that can make an educate...

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... the strongest caveman was the ruler of the clan and made all of the important decisions. Some of the earliest thinkers, Plato and Aristotle, thought that there was two ways of defining government back then as well as today. Government can be conducted in such a fashion ... Constitutional Monarchy, as it is commonly know; while the name for the lawless rule of the many is called a democracy. A monarchy for Plato and Aristotle was a regime in which sovereign authority was vested in one person, who ruled within the laws of the polis or city. Its corrupt counterpart was ... account of gover...

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... optimum and you can only improve upon the existing one. Both Plato and Aristotle were two men who envisioned methods on ways to improve their existing society. Plato, the political philosopher, was basically in pursuit of philosophical truth. Aristotle was more concerned with citizenship and institutional politics. They both had developed ideas and concepts to improve society as a ... whole. Aristotle and Plato have had a tremendous impact on political scientists of today. In Aristotle case, he was responsible for developing various democratic ideas. Even in modern ... democracies like ...

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... concept of the "polis" was an ideal state and came from the writings of great political thinkers such as Plato and Aristotle. In his novel "The Republic", Plato describes the ideal state and the means to achieve it. Hence, the word politics originally has connotations in the ways in which to create the ideal society. An ideal society is in practice a rather ... philosophies provided the first written recognition of politics. In his writings his "The Politics", Aristotle states that "Man is by nature a political animal"(The Politics, 1) in another words, it lies deep within the instinct ...

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... fraternal groupings. Present day possibilities can include: various college organizations, union members, national communities and any other form of group's that people find a common denominator. For Aristotle Aristotle is more philosophically inclined than Plato; he tends to get rid of ideas that are irrelevant, and he believes that the concept of forms existing separate from matter is ... society. Plato, the political philosopher, was basically in pursuit of philosophical truth. Aristotle was more concerned with citizenship and institutional politics. They both had developed ideas and c...

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To compare the political theories of two great philosophers of politics is to first examine each theory in depth. Plato is regarded by many experts as the first writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. These two men were great thinkers. They each had ideas of how to improve existing societies during their individual lifetimes. It ... and human personality (Hacker 24). Essentially what Plato wants to achieve is a perfect society. Aristotle, unlike Plato, is not concerned with perfecting society. He just wants to improve on the existing one. ...

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... of these symbiotic responsibilities varies greatly between some of the most acclaimed political theorists who have deliberated on the topic. Though some, such as Aristotle, felt that humans are truly "social and political " animals who rely on each other and thrive on communication, there are others, such ... to an orderly and stable society. Plato's view of human ability appears to be in direct opposition to that of Aristotle, who outlines in his "Politics"" the utmost importance of social interaction to the formation of an ideal state. Whereas Plato deems humans unable to truly ... co...

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... society of the day. Whether it would play any significant role in addressing moral and political problems in our day does seem doubtful. Sometimes for example, ignorance is individual responsibility. Aristotle's assertion about weakness of will, where in certain situations the moral issue is recognised but accompanied by the failure to apply it further serves to invalidate the Socratic argument. Socrates ... . It is evident this view would serve little or no purpose in the society of our times. Participation in any political structure is vital if results of significance are required. Pol...

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... applies equally to all rational beings. Kant made this claim plausible by establishing what he called "the supreme principle of morality", namely the categorical imperative . On the other hand, Aristotle's ethics and his politics were founded on definitions and goals, though they remained linked to the empirical, the contingent and individual. His God was essentially the logical consequence if his cosmology, a necessary ... existent in physical grounds, rather than the mystically apprehended supreme Good of Platonic thought. Aristotle employed reason to discover as immanent order within...

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... sensation that eradicated the previous numbness of humanity and replaced it with an endless flourishing of imaginative aspirations that forever evolved the course of European political, religious, and social existence. Politics are a driving force of human nature that dictate the destiny of a nation and potentially control every person that inhabits a region. The Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment evolved the world ... -view of politics, as it became an aspect of life that everyone desired to take part in. Although very little political reform explicitly occurred throughout the ...

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