Works by Aristotle

This paper will look which one of the three of Aristotle’s natural forms of regimes: monarchy, aristocracy and polity. All three have pros and cons and will be looked at in this paper for all of their advantages and disadvantages. There will also be a discussion about how and why polity is the best type of government out of the three types of regimes. This is largely due to polity relaying strongly on people to govern themselves for the common good. It was also hoped that the majority of the…

All history seems to build on itself, and political history in Europe is no different. From the Renaissance and the birth of new monarchies, through the rise of absolutism, political ideas have evolved and changed. The year 1648 marked the start of a new political period in Europe, largely due to the rise of absolute rulers and the increased effects of mercantilism on politics, however, as like before, issues of religion continued to influence the government and politics, causing this turning…

In the article “Socrates on political obedience and disobedience” by Gregory Vlastos it talks about Socrates, Athens, law obedience and disobedience. It was mentioned in David Humes essay that Socrates rejects to escape from prison due to the fact he wanted to obey the laws. It was very clear that Socrates didn’t want to disobey the law and escape from prison, while many others would have escaped in this situation and wouldn’t have cared if they broke a law. However, it is very interesting…

Amelia Staten Professor Robert Ross POLS-2300-001 18 Sept. 2014 What is the "noble lie" and what purpose does it serve? In a political sense, the phrase “noble lie” is defined as an untruth or a myth. A noble lie is typically told by someone of power in order to keep a sense of harmony amongst a group. In The Republic, Plato coins the phrase “noble lie” in a fictional tale on which Socrates is telling of the origins of the social classes and where they came from. The noble lie, coined by…

In society, there is always corruption. The government drives people away by committing acts of wrongdoing and dishonesty. As You Like It, by William Shakespeare, tells about people fleeing the corrupt court in search of a safe paradise. Duke Frederick banishes and takes dukedom from Duke Senior, who has several followers leave with him. They are just several of the characters in As You Like It who end up fleeing corruption. They find refuge in the happy and peaceful Forest of Arden. Wonderful…

how these relate to bettering the community. While all the ideas I agree with Aristotle about self-love being important I believe that he dismisses selflessness with being inferior. Aristotle believes that friendship is working for the common good. He says that by having friends it helps us to better ourselves and while at the same time we help them to better themselves. He defines friendship as necessary for life,…

Plato added to a two layer perspective of reality, the universe of Becoming and the universe of being. The universe of Becoming is the physical world we perceive through our faculties. This world is dependably in development, continually evolving. The universe of being is the universe of structures, or thoughts. It is supreme, autonomous, and otherworldly. It never shows signs of change but then causes the crucial way of things we perceive in the realm of Becoming. Despite the fact that Plato…

Boal theater is political, traditional. Aristotle tragedy is oppressive. Boal aim is to break the wall between audience and performance. Chapter 1. Aristotle’s Coercive System of Tragedy • Aristotle’s philosophy/tragedy (obey rules, no rebellion) - character of the tragedy would be antisocial, rebellious. His characteristics and ambitions lead to tragedy happening to him. Through the theater, Aristotle would fear members of audience who share the same qualities as the main character does.…

Socrates, one of the most influential philosophers to have ever lived, was the sole origin of many beliefs which changed the way individuals viewed certain aspects in life. However, having taught such philosophies led him to his unfortunate fate - death by poison. Indeed, as detailed in Plato’s Phaedo and shown in The Death of Socrates painting by David, the story of Socrates is filled with sorrow, grief, and guilt, yet his character remained in a truly humble state despite an imminent death.…

and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good” (Aristotle, 350 BC). Aristotle believes that all activities within these areas strive to attain what we see as good. Our actions as humans are not random or purposeless; we do everything with the rational decision to pursue and achieve happiness and virtue. We strive for the supreme good and are rational enough to seek appropriate resources to attain our goals. Aristotle says that what separates us apart from plants and…