... water), rainbows, meteors, comets and the Milky Way. He believed there were predictable cycles and order to the earth and natural phenomena. Aristotle's wide range of studies has a lot to do with why he is still important today. Philosophers that came after him could look to ... proof.(Hughs)" He saw logic as a tool or organ to be used to have philosophical knowledge. Two kinds of logic were used by Aristotle: deductive, which led to certain conclusions and inductive which led to probable conclusions. He is famous for the syllogism (deductive reasoning) that ... government enforces laws,...

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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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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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... to pursue interests like owning property, being educated and choosing what kind of career they want. Democracy is a "bottom up society". Meaning any individual has the opportunity to be in politics and govern themselves. It's not only the elites and the high class that controls the government. The development of a Constitution will limit authority and potential abuse of powers by the ... ) Burke saw people as unequal, and they should be happy for what they, also to have respect for tradition. The school of conservatism though can be associated with Plato's Republic, Aristotle's Politics,...

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... period the government stayed in the form of a monarchy. This is quite the opposite of the past in which the Greeks seemed to like change. In the early stages of politics, Greece had a very primitive form of law and it soon changed. Aristocrats began to rule the lands, but given time were overthrown by the Hopelites, who reigned largely due to ... During both periods there were many famous philosophers such as Plato, Socrates (whom is considered to be merely a fictional character made up by Plato to get his point across), and Aristotle of Hellenistic times. As we all know (or should know...

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... the boys rather than just memorizing line after line. (Protagoras 325-326). Another subject that was taught, drawing, received praise from Aristotle because it "is supposed to be useful in enabling us to judge the work of craftsmen better." (Politics VIII.3). As one can see, the education of an Athenian was far less demanding and physically stressful than that of a Spartan. The ... killing. As always, every event mandated by the state was for the sole purpose of creating a warrior that would die for his homeland. Bibliography Aristotle. The Nicomachean Ethics. David Ross. Ed. Oxford: Ox...

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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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