Discussing Aristotle's Politics

Symposium #16 | The Politics of Aristotle: Part I

In this episode of the Symposium, we discuss the fundamental ideas of Aristotle’s political theory. We start with Aristotle’s views on the nature of the city-state and his claim that the goal of the city-state is the good life. Then, we proceed to discuss his views on slavery, private property, as well as his criticism of actual and proposed ideal institutions

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[TheInfiniteAmo]

Please get Stelios on for more philosophy discussion, he's absolutely so in his element and skilled at communicating these ideas.

[craxd]

Everyone generally knows about Justitia or Dike's statue, where she's blindfolded while carrying a sword in one hand and scales in another. However, there is also another statue that's generally shown with her, which people need to study, and that is Prudentia or Prudence staring into her mirror for self-reflection. "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

[thetruth]

I think, therefore I watch Lotus Eaters.

[WiredLife]

Aristotelian Thomism is the height of philosophy. Doesn’t and won’t get any better.

**glares at the Enlightenment**

[MikeLiteraus]

I saw the remnants of his Lyceum when I was in Athens 😊

[michaelleblanc]

Great stuff ! What did the Greeks inherit or learn on their own that allowed them a vast awareness of profound philosophical thought and at the same time be completely aware of all political systems and their predictive results over time ? . . . seems a great mystery to me and all the more so, it seems it was exclusive to their time and culture. Any thoughts on that . . .

[winstonsmithsoul]

Excellent segment!
Sadly the sweet spot is found between world wars.
Us hairless monkeys never learn.

[book]

I wonder sometimes what Aristotle and Socrates wouldve done with Marx.

[natejennings]

Near the end of my first book, "Are You Effing Kidding Me?" I point out that the average person can be an asshole and very bright at times. Seems Aristotle noticed this too.