Single Idea 2814

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 4. Economic equality]

Full Idea

Phaleas of Chalcedon was the first to propose that the property of the citizens should be equal. … but there should also be equality of education.

Gist of Idea

Phaleas proposed equality of property, provided there is equality of education

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1266a38)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Sinclair,T.A. /Saunders,T. [Penguin 1992], p.127


A Reaction

Not sure how you achieve full equality in education, if some of the blighters work harder. A useful reminder that achieving 'equality' is far from a simple matter.