Through the books the Republic by Plato and Politics by Aristotle, the idea of democracy is analyzed. These philosophers have various, distinct parallels with their stance on democracy. Both have made some revolutionary remarks that have shaped how people today view democracy and how the government itself is ruled. Through this essay, their critiques on democracy will be compared along with explaining what both Plato and Aristotle believed to be some of the most important aspects of it. Plato and Aristotle consider the freedom, equality, and the ability for anyone in the state to govern into account. They both give their opinions on each of the subjects which shapes their theory and explains their way of thought. Both Plato and Aristotle,
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However, Plato believes that this will not happen with simple citizens since they are too self-involved and are ignorant of what success comes from being intelligent “What about the it’s tolerance, its complete lack of petty-mindedness, and its utter disregard for the things we took so seriously when we were founding the city…” (Plato 558b). Some of the most important characteristics in democracy that Plato touches upon is the fact that in it, the lower class grows bigger since the poor become the winners, it keeps growing and growing. In a democracy, people have complete freedom even though laws are implemented, citizens can break the law if they choose so. There is also an overpower desire for things that are not necessary. In his example with the democratic man, the man takes interest in all things that he can afford with his earnings. he is allowed to do whatever he wants with his money and mostly spends it on unnecessary objects. Plato believes that a democracy is a failure for its ruling of simple citizens and its highlighting characteristics are that it will grow bigger and how the people are guided by unnecessary
However, Plato believes that this will not happen with simple citizens since they are too self-involved and are ignorant of what success comes from being intelligent “What about the it’s tolerance, its complete lack of petty-mindedness, and its utter disregard for the things we took so seriously when we were founding the city…” (Plato 558b). Some of the most important characteristics in democracy that Plato touches upon is the fact that in it, the lower class grows bigger since the poor become the winners, it keeps growing and growing. In a democracy, people have complete freedom even though laws are implemented, citizens can break the law if they choose so. There is also an overpower desire for things that are not necessary. In his example with the democratic man, the man takes interest in all things that he can afford with his earnings. he is allowed to do whatever he wants with his money and mostly spends it on unnecessary objects. Plato believes that a democracy is a failure for its ruling of simple citizens and its highlighting characteristics are that it will grow bigger and how the people are guided by unnecessary