Single Idea 22542

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites]

Full Idea

It is reasonable to expect that those who have bought office, that is, when they rule by having spent money, will become habituated to making a profit from it.

Gist of Idea

People who buy public office will probably expect to profit from it

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1273b01)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.49


A Reaction

Probably true, though money-grubbers are even happier if they can achieve office without expenditure.