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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / a. Human distinctiveness
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Man is by nature a political animal [Aristotle]
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People want to live together, even when they don't want mutual help [Aristotle]
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Only humans have reason [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 1. A People / c. A unified people
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The community (of villages) becomes a city when it is totally self-sufficient [Aristotle]
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A community must share a common view of good and justice [Aristotle]
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People who are anti-social or wholly self-sufficient are no part of a city [Aristotle]
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Friendship is the best good for cities, because it reduces factions [Aristotle]
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A community should all share to some extent in something like land or food [Aristotle]
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A city can't become entirely one, because its very nature is to be a multitude [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 2. Population / b. State population
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The size of a city is decided by the maximum self-sufficient community that can be surveyed [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 1. Purpose of a State
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A city aims at living well [Aristotle]
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What is the best life for everyone, and is that a communal or an individual problem? [Aristotle]
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The same four cardinal virtues which apply to individuals also apply to a city [Aristotle]
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Every state is an association formed for some good purpose [Aristotle]
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The happiest city is the one that acts most nobly [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 2. State Legitimacy / d. General will
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The state aims to consist as far as possible of those who are like and equal [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 3. Constitutions
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The greed of the rich is more destructive than the greed of the people [Aristotle]
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A city is a community of free people, and the constitution should aim at the common advantage [Aristotle]
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The six constitutions are monarchy/tyranny, aristocracy/oligarchy, and polity/democracy [Aristotle]
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Any constitution can be made to last for a day or two [Aristotle]
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Constitutions specify distribution of offices, the authorities, and the community's aim [Aristotle]
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We must decide the most desirable human life before designing a constitution [Aristotle]
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The best constitution enables everyone to live the best life [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / B. Nature of a State / 4. Citizenship
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A citizen is someone who is allowed to hold official posts in a city [Aristotle]
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The virtues of a good citizen are relative to a particular constitution [Aristotle]
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A person can be an excellent citizen without being an excellent man [Aristotle]
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The middle classes are neither ambitious nor anarchic, which is good [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / b. Monarchy
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Kings should be selected according to character [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 2. Leaders / d. Elites
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The rich can claim to rule, because of land ownership, and being more trustworthy [Aristotle]
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The guardians should not be harsh to strangers, as no one should behave like that [Aristotle]
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The only virtue special to a ruler is practical wisdom [Aristotle]
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People who buy public office will probably expect to profit from it [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / C. Ruling a State / 3. Government / c. Executive
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Election of officials by the elected is dangerous, because factions can control it [Aristotle]
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In large communities it is better if more people participate in the offices [Aristotle]
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Officers should like the constitution, be capable, and have appropriate virtues and justice [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / a. Nature of democracy
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The many may add up to something good, even if they are inferior as individuals [Aristotle]
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Democracy arises when people who are given equal freedom assume unconditional equality [Aristotle]
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Like water, large numbers of people are harder to corrupt than a few [Aristotle]
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Popular leaders only arise in democracies that are not in accord with the law [Aristotle]
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Choosing officials by lot is democratic [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / d. Representative democracy
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If the people are equal in nature, then they should all share in ruling [Aristotle]
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It is wrong that a worthy officer of state should seek the office [Aristotle]
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No office is permanent in a democracy [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / e. Democratic minorities
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In many cases, the claim that the majority is superior would apply equally to wild beasts [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 5. Democracy / f. Against democracy
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Ultimate democracy is tyranny [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 6. Liberalism / e. Liberal community
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We aim to understand the best possible community for free people [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 7. Communitarianism / a. Communitarianism
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Look at all of the citizens before judging a city to be happy [Aristotle]
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Community is based on friends, who are equal and similar, and share things [Aristotle]
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The best communities rely on a large and strong middle class [Aristotle]
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Citizens do not just own themselves, but are also parts of the city [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 8. Socialism
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People care less about what is communal, and more about what is their own [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 9. Communism
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Owning and sharing property communally increases disagreements [Aristotle]
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There could be private land and public crops, or public land and private crops, or both public [Aristotle]
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24. Political Theory / D. Ideologies / 12. Feminism
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Both women and children should be educated, as this contributes to a city's excellence [Aristotle]
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