Single Idea 22543

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / c. Executive]

Full Idea

Where the city is not small, it is more political and more democratic, if more people participate in the offices.

Gist of Idea

In large communities it is better if more people participate in the offices

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1273b11)

Book Reference

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


A Reaction

Not sure what 'more political' means. This is not to avoid corruption, but because it is best to have specialists in everything. All of the state functions should be of the highest standard.