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This 4 page report discusses and compares the major views of Plato to those of Aristotle. While Aristotle was his student, he debated virtually every concept put forth by Plato. This paper provides a brief review of some of their primary differences. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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using this paper properly Introduction Both of these power philosophers were concerned with the nature of man, and how he should live his life in a group situation.
Each of them, convinced he was right, proceeded to record his ideas for posterity. This discussion will look at those differing views-from the philosopher king concept to the basis
for the democratic ideal. Aristotle (384-322 BC). Aristotle told us, "the excellent person judges each sort of thing correctly, and in each case what is true
appears to him. For each state of character has its own special view..., and presumably the excellent person is far superior because he sees what is true in each
case, --Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics. Aristotle viewed man as the ultimate "political animal." Government is not a human invention, but a natural outgrowth of community life. The purpose of
government is to maintain justice. Aristotle asserts, in his work, Politics "Man, when perfected, is the best of animals; but if he is isolated from law and justice he is
the worse of all." People are to elect by vote those who will govern them. And with an intent to appropriately divide power, Aristotle determined, that a government should
be composed of three sections: the deliberative, the executive, and the judicial. We can see why those who drafted the United States Constitution read Aristotle diligently. In
chapter 3 of The Politics, Aristotle is particularly concerned that those elected to high office do not abuse their authority. He even asserted that the people should bear arms, not
to protect themselves from each other, but from the government. As a strong proponent of capitalism and private property, Aristotle disagreed with Platos concept of socialism. Plato (429-347
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