The main objective in Plato's philosophy is a creation of a perfect society. He constructs a foundation for a utopian society in his book "The Republic". The purpose of his thought process was to cleanse his society of the woes ... posses prudence, moderation, and justice, and above all to rule and be ruled. His belief contradicts Plato theory of one controlling class, governing the political matters and decisions that effect the state. The Theory of Democracy that Aristotle states is that democracy is a "perversion" form of government of "polity" (Class Notes). He clearly states "The people...

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... simple pleasures that the earth had to offer, was the best life. As I attempted to define the good life I found that I was in accordance with Aristotle who believed that the good life was a happy life and that happiness was the end purpose of a good life. However, true happiness, as I see ... a rebellion of the masses because he believes that previously the masses were content with being mass and being in the background of cultural, social and political life, but now recognizing their crudeness and ignorance have decided to take a leading role and which is ultimately leading to the decad...

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