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?