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Comment: “Polity is the best practicable form of government.” (Aristotle)

  • UPSC 1998
  • Western Political Thought

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In Politics Book IV, chapter 11, Aristotle asks what is the best constitution for most states, and the best life for most men. Assuming no superhuman virtue or ideal city, his answer is polity (politeia), a constitution resting on a large middle class. "Best practicable" marks his break with Plato's ideal state. As a theory…

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  • Why "Practicable"
  • Why "Best": the Middle-Class Argument
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