Single Idea 22548

[catalogued under 24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State]

Full Idea

The end of the city is living well. …It is for the sake of noble actions, not for the sake of living together.

Gist of Idea

A city aims at living well

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1280b38)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.65


A Reaction

So the aim is not glory, conquest, colonisation, great buildings or other works. It is all of the citizens living well in their own way. This is the liberal ideal, from a long time ago. Spinoza is in tune with this. Fulfilling capabilities?