... : New York: Macmillan, 1961 and 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 ... (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 existing one. Rather than produce a blueprint f...

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... have never been tested in practice. Most philosophers try to talk about the politics, but for me the only ones interesting are those that talked about it a long time ago and who actually thought of the things they talked 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 f...

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... should be willing to resort to evil, in order to protect his principality. Owing to changing fortune, Machiavelli 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 giver, someone rapacious; someone cruel ... , someone merciful; the one humane, the other proud; the one honest, the other astute it would be a very praiseworthy thing to find in a prince all ... ...

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... worst of all- (Politics 5). Aristotle asserts that " every city-state is a community of some sort, and that every community is established for the sake of some good- (Politics1). Furthermore, according to Aristotle, " the political good is justice, and justice is the common benefit- (Politics 86). It is upon this concept that Aristotle attempts to found his political community. " Wherever the one, the few, or the many rule for the common benefit, these ... constitutions must be correct - (Politics 77). Thus, it is not which form of ... ...

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... worst of all- (Politics 5). Aristotle asserts that " every city-state is a community of some sort, and that every community is established for the sake of some good- (Politics1). Furthermore, according to Aristotle, " the political good is justice, and justice is the common benefit- (Politics 86). It is upon this concept that Aristotle attempts to found his political community. " Wherever the one, the few, or the many rule for the common benefit, these ... constitutions must be correct - (Politics 77). Thus, it is not which form of ... ...

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... society, than that which is already present. The very fact that Plato and Aristotle saw imperfections in the societies in which they lived, prompted them to write their political philosophies. These 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 of man. It is almost primal ... . Due to his nature man should consider and realise his role within the "polis". So according to Aristotle Politics is not a dreamt up...

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... 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 is necessary to ... Plato, is not concerned with perfecting society. He just wants to improve on the existing one. Rather than produce a blueprint for the perfect society, Aristotle suggested, in his work, The Politics, that the socie...

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... . Political scientists are important because they educate both citizens and political leaders, by contributing to debates on political issues, and by encouraging different ways of looking at the world. The world of politics is a complex one and it can not be rearranged or drastically changed all at once without serious repercussions on a government. It is important to know both ... implement laws on it. Political science prior to the 20th century was largely dominated by philosophy, history and law which we now call the traditional approaches to political science. Political scientists wo...

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