Aristotle and Plato's Treatment of Democracy

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This paper explores the similarities and differences between Plato's and Aristotle's treatment of democracy. By analyzing the work in terms of Plato as a philosopher and radical, and Aristotle as a political scientist and moderate, the two presentations are compared and contrasted side by side. Marx is also used to comment on the society.

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"In terms of Plato and Aristotle's treatment of democracy, functions of perspective, attitude, and backgrounds shape the similarities and differences of these two profoundly influential thinkers. Plato's search for the "truth" and the magnitude of his work has made him synonymous with discipline of Philosophy, on the other hand, Aristotle, although a philosopher as well, is often credited as being one of the originators of political science. With those two distinctions in mind, as we discuss democracy as "a government by the people," the two thinkers perspectives can be classified is that of the philosopher, Plato, and that of the political scientist, Aristotle."

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