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The best practicable constitution (polity) and Aristotle's justification of this constitution over his real preference for aristocracy


Essay, 2009

9 Pages, Grade: 1.3


Abstract or Introduction

Aristotle defends his claim of polity as the ideal constitution by arguments taken from his ethical thoughts, namely his theories of mean, virtue and equality.
The first part of the essay will therefore discuss these ethical concepts before in the second part Aristotle’s arguments leading to his first ‘ideal’ constitution - aristocracy - will be laid down. Discussing several problems of an aristocracy in the third part, the essay will describe Aristotle’s real preference for polity as a ‘mixed’ and ‘middle’ constitution in the fourth part. The last chapter is dedicated to reflect Aristotle’s discussion shortly in today’s light and present some points of critique.

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Title
The best practicable constitution (polity) and Aristotle's justification of this constitution over his real preference for aristocracy
College
Royal Holloway, University of London
Grade
1.3
Author
Year
2009
Pages
9
Catalog Number
V142315
ISBN (eBook)
9783640600960
ISBN (Book)
9783640601189
File size
395 KB
Language
English
Keywords
Political Philosophy, Politische Philosophie, Politik, Aristoteles
Quote paper
Johannes Lenhard (Author), 2009, The best practicable constitution (polity) and Aristotle's justification of this constitution over his real preference for aristocracy, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/142315

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