Plato or Aristotle?
Compare and contrast Plato and Aristotle’s explanation and justification for the state or government.
When writing your answer address the following specific concerns:
1) what method(s) do the philosophers rely on to make their case?
2) Who should rule and why should they rule?
3) What is the primary purpose of the state?
4) What is the role of the common people and elites in the society envisioned by Plato and Aristotle?
5) Based on the preceding analysis, which philosopher do you believe has the stronger arguments and are any of their ideas still relevant to today’s political problems?