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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