Aristotle supported government
Posted: 7/14/2003, 5:12 pm
Aristotle wrote:The proof that the state is a creation of nature and prior to the individual is that the individual, when isolated, is not self-sufficing; and therefore he is like a part in relation to the whole. But he who is unable to live in society, or has no need because he is sufficient for himself, must either be a beast or a god; he is no part of a state. A social instinct is implanted in all men by nature, and yet he who first founded the state was the greatest of benefactors. For man, when perfected, is the best of animals, but when separated from law and justice, he is the worst of all.
What do you have to say to that, Doug and Chris? The state is supposivley irrational and isn't this guy supposed to be Mr. Rational?
