ARISTOTLE BASICS
This Greek philosopher studied under Plato and later taught Alexander the Great.
Who is Aristotle?
Aristotle said every society has these two groups: those who govern and those who are governed.
Who are rulers and subjects?
A ruler who makes laws only for their own benefit is called this.
What is a despot?
A person with authority over a group or state.
What is a ruler?
Aristotle said you must learn this before becoming a good leader.
What is learning to be a good citizen?
Aristotle founded this school where students discussed ideas while walking.
What is the Lyceum?
According to Aristotle, citizens should have equal opportunity to do this civic duty.
What is governing (or participating in government)?
Aristotle calls a government “free” when rulers act for the sake of these people.
Who are the people (the ruled)?
A person who lives under the authority of a ruler or government.
What is a subject?
You learn how governing works by doing this.
What is following the rules?
Aristotle believed this subject was essential for understanding how communities should be organized.
What is politics?
Permanent rule by one group becomes this, according to Aristotle.
What is unfair and unjust?
A government is unjust when laws benefit only this group.
Who are the rulers?
A ruler who uses power mainly for personal benefit.
What is a despot?
Experience as a follower helps you eventually become this.
What is a leader?
Aristotle was born in this northern Greek city.
What is Stagira?
Aristotle believed government should be based on these two principles.
What are equality and justice?
Aristotle believed just governments allow citizens to do this over time.
What is becoming a leader over time?
The system or group of people who make laws and decisions for a community.
What is government?
Aristotle famously said one must learn to obey before learning to do this.
What is command?
This broad field of study includes Aristotle’s work on logic, ethics, and politics.
What is philosophy?
This term describes the idea that citizens take turns ruling and being ruled.
What is taking turns ruling and being ruled?
This phrase describes rulers who act for the benefit of the people rather than themselves.
What is “for the sake of the ruled”?
A morally good quality that helps someone become a better member of society.
What is virtue?
Aristotle believed nature provides this to determine roles of rulers and the ruled.
What is the natural cycle of rulers and the ruled?