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Single Idea 22578

[from 'Politics' by Aristotle, in 24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State ]

Full Idea

The happy city is the one that is best and acts nobly.

Gist of Idea

The happiest city is the one that acts most nobly

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1323b29)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Reeve,C.D.C. [Hackett 2017], p.159


A Reaction

He applies almost identical criteria to the eudaimon individual and the eudaimon city. It is not the possession of virtuous qualities but the performing of fine deeds which matters. I want to be proud of what my country does.