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Discussion 8

Discussion  8

Q In the sections that we read from Plato and Aristotle, we saw both philosophers talk about the ideal state and what the responsibilities of government/rulers and citizens are in that state. In what ways do Plato's idea of the Philosopher-King and Aristotle's belief in majority remain with us today? Do they still remain, and, if so, what do those remnants look like? If they do not remain, what has replaced them? Note: I know that we are in the middle of a presidential campaign, and everyone is excited to talk politics. Please do not espouse any sort of personal political philosophy in this discussion, and stick, instead to an examination of Plato and Aristotle. Thanks!

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As per Plato the ideal form of government was better than the one that existed in Athens at that time. As per Plato people were not educated and had no idea how to run a society and that is they should not be given the right to vote or decide what a society should do. He argued the best people who had knowledge and education must rule the society and they are the elite group of philosophers. However, Aristotle believed that everyone has the right to run the state either they are good or bad which means the majority should have power.