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This paper examines the two political philosophies as espoused by Aristotle in Nicomachean Ethics and Machiavelli in The Prince, and determines which is the superior argument.
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government and governments exist for mankind; and monarchal rule, in which governments exist only to make decisions on behalf of mankind, because human beings basically cannot make simple decisions for
themselves. Although there technically is no such thing as a "pure" democracy, just as there is no such thing as "pure" autocracy, Greek philosopher Aristotle in his work, Nichomachean Ethics
and 15th century politician Niccolo Machiavelli in his treatise, The Prince, attempt to define the concepts of democracy versus totalitarianism, and attempt to describe the "how-tos," as well as the
benefits of both systems of government. Aristotle - all for one and one for all Said Aristotle in his well-known work Nichomachean
Ethics, "happiness appears to be one of the most divine things, since the prize and goal of virtue appears to be the best good, something divine and blessed" (Schall 5).
Aristotles basic argument for political virtue and association is that the concerns and interests of one person should be the concerns and interests of the entire state and only then
will true happiness and contentment be achieved (Halper). A person who acts for his/her own good should also act for the good of all citizens (Halper). This "all for one"
theory is brought forth numerous times throughout Aristotles well-read and well-quoted Nichomachean Ethics. Aristotles views on rulers are a little less lenient
and rosy, however - he does acknowledge the need for government or a ruling class, believing that the best state is one of aristocracy or monarchy, with the choice of
government depending, in part, on the character of the states citizens (Halper). Aristotle is clear in nothing that one person of outstanding abilities should rule as king (Halper). But when
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