Philosopher Multimedia Project - Aristotle by Madison Dearborn https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7 en-us 2025-06-16 18:22:21 UTC 2025-06-19 16:32:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Who Is The Citizen? 173363_7 https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492234903 Aristotle believed that citizenship was not based on birthplace or legal status, but on how politically active the person was. To him, being a citizen meant directly engaging on decision making, serving in public office, and participating in juries.

]]> 2025-06-16 23:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492234903 Humans Are Political Animals 173363_7 https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235373 Aristotle claimed that "Man is by nature a political animal." He believed that humans naturally want to live in organized communities and that by not participating in politics, you become an outcast.

]]> 2025-06-16 23:16:26 UTC https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235373 Natural Law and Human Reason 173363_7 https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235572 Aristotle believed that humans are rational beings capable of understanding a natural moral order through reason. According to him, laws should be based on natural order rather than inconsistent rules. Human reason helps individuals distinguish right from wrong and allows society to create fair laws.

]]> 2025-06-16 23:16:55 UTC https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235572 The "Golden Mean" 173363_7 https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235965 Aristotle emphasized moderation. He believed that moral behavior lies between two extremes, excess and deficiency. This idea shaped how many Enlightenment thinkers and U.S. citizens approached the checks and balances system between the different government powers.

]]> 2025-06-16 23:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492235965 The Role of The Government 173363_7 https://padlet.com/173363_7/qvv5hhojdyzck0m7/wish/3492236553 Aristotle believed that the purpose of the government was to help citizens live good, virtuous lives. He classified the government based on whether it served the common good or just the rulers. The best government is one that promotes justice and encourages civic responsibility. He believed that there were 6 different types of government, 3 correct ones and 3 flawed ones.

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https://iep.utm.edu/aristotle-politics/#SH9c


https://intellectualtakeout.org/2023/03/aristotle-6-forms-of-government/

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