Aristotle vs Hobbes
nature of man
"..brutish and short (Hobbes). either beast or God (Aristotle)
politics necessary for flourishing vs limitation of freedom
Rule of law
concern over change/revolution shared.
laws of nature vs virtues. accepting the written words of a god versus actually working on your own.
despite the negativity towards schoolmen, not so far off.?!?
praxis of being involved in governing and being governed in turn. VERSUS not being included in law. Above law for Hobbes
virtue. praxis. wisdom.
assuming that the one in power would just follow arbitrary rues by god. what about the examples when that doesn't happen?
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dialectic - Aristotle. Aristocracy is best constitution when better moral. otherwise like master over slaves.
Out of necessity/reluctance vs for flourishing.
monarch/tyrant - single person
role of citizens
constitutional amenablity
spiritual leadership
length of time
role of virtue in selecting
number of advisort
should have best interest in mind - act as friend
maybe mention the role of virtue in selecting. could have monarch, but unlikely. sharing of justice.
understand different classes in polis. Ignores that?