The philosophy of Aristotle
The primary principle of a democratic state is liberty (this is what people are used to say as though it is the only constitution in which they partake of liberty; for they say that every democracy aims at that). Continue reading “Primary principles of democracy”
Those who come into the highest offices require some three qualifications: first, loyalty to the established constitution, then, the greatest capacity for performing the duties of the office, and third, virtue and justice analogous to each constitution; for if what is just is not the same in all constitutions, there must be a difference in justice also. Continue reading “What qualifications required for the highest offices”
