Dr. Clifford Angell Bates, prof. ucz., a native of Rhode Island, specializes in political science with a focus on political philosophy and theory, including comparative politics, international releations, literature and politics, and American constitutional thought. He is the author of Aristotle’s Best Regime (LSU, 2004) and The Centrality of the Regime for Political Science (WUW, 2016).
The Household
Chapter 1
1. Introduction: The Nature of Communities and the Ultimate Good
Every City as a Community: Aristotle begins by asserting that every city (polis) is a type of community.
Hierarchy of Communities: There is a hierarchy of communities, with the political community (city) being the most authoritative.
2. Distinctions Between Forms of Rule
Misconception about Different Types of Rule: Aristotle critiques the idea that all forms of rule are the same.
Ruler's Role: Different rulers govern differently, not just based on the number of people ruled.
3. Aristotle's Critique of the Misconception
Rulership Not Determined by Quantity: Aristotle argues that rulership differences are qualitative, not just quantitative.
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Key Takeaways
Communities are formed for the sake of achieving a good.
Not all forms of rule are identical; they differ in nature.
Political analysis requires breaking down the city into its basic parts.
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