Aristotle was a philosopher who lived from 384 B.C. to 322 B.C. ... Many of Plato's ideologies were presented in Aristotle's works. Aristotle demonstrated his political views in The Politics and The Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle stated, "Every state is a community of some kind, and every community is established with a view to some good, but if all communities aim at some good, the state or political community, which is the highest of all, and which embraces all the rest, aims at good in a greater degree than any other." ... By nature, man is political; thus, the state is a natural...

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Aristotle and Hobbs 10 February 2004Aristotle and Hobbes Aristotle argues that valid conduct, as defined by the law, is acting in accordance with virtue. ... Since all political things are designed to pursue one end, justice and injustice would apply to the level to which these things are addressed. ... The scope of Aristotle's legal system must encompass everyone. ... The highest good cannot have anything above it; therefore politics are formed with which all other things are subordinated (1730). ... Aristotle assigns political power based on merit and virtue, arguing that those ...

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During his time at Plato's academy, Plato's thinking and his philosophical approach to politics and the economy heavily influenced Aristotle (Tannenbaum, D., 2012, pg. 33). It was through these teachings that Aristotle not only honed his philosophical skills, but also formed his own opinion on life, justice, politics, and the nature of man. Aristotle's most important political views are on full display in his works, Politics. ... Both Aristotle and Cicero had strong views of how the political community should be considered. ... This point of view is not all that different from A...

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I will show that actions can damage both Polis and leaders and will end with the question; 'is Aristotle correct in his understanding of the relation'. ... Is Aristotle correct in his understanding of the relation? ... In practice the forming of a polis is a natural thing and because man is a political animal open relations will develop. ... On the other hand, Aristotle is wrong because in describing his perfect polis he describes in fact democracy. ... Aristotle is wrong here because the help of rules and regulations would make democracy in Aristotle's view to some sort of ene...

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Plato is probably the first writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. ... Aristotle disagrees with the idea of one class holding discontinuing political power. ... Aristotle looks upon this ruling class system as an ill-conceived political structure. ... Aristotle was concerned with the citizen and the design of political institutions. ... Both Aristotle and Plato have had a tremendous impact on political scientists of today. ...

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Plato is regarded by many experts as the first writer of political philosophy, and Aristotle is recognized as the first political scientist. ... Aristotle disagrees with the idea of one class holding discontinuing political power (Hacker 85). ... Aristotle looks upon this ruling class system as an ill-conceived political structure (Hacker 86). ... Aristotle was concerned with the citizen and the design of political institutions (Hacker 114). ... Both Aristotle and Plato have had a tremendous impact on political scientists of today. ...

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John Locke – Life Sketch Locke is the greatest figure in the history of political thought. ... He found his political works too taxing; he could not cope up with it. ... He got himself involved in Whig politics, where he helped plan William of Orange's expedition to England. ... His whole political theory is based on his perception of human nature. ... Political Thought-Wayper. ...

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Rousseau helps us explore his idea of freedom while reading his work and reveals insight about what political conditions are needed for humans to realize what genuine freedom is. ... "Far earlier, Aristotle, too, had maintained that men are not by nature equal, but that some are born to be slave, others to be masters (Rousseau 242).... He believe there is such a thing as genuine freedom and can be obtained depending on current political conditions. ...

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