POL200Y1 Study Guide - Final Guide: Thrasymachus, Election 2, Indium Phosphide

509 views10 pages
School
Course
Professor

Document Summary

Thesis: this essay will argue that when cc"ing locke and aristotle on the family, it becomes apparent that their conceptions differ greatly. Indeed, it is evident that the themes and differences found when analyzing the family reflect each writer"s broader political theory. Lock: political theory: based on individual rights/social contract. Both locke and aristotle acknowledge the existence of hierarchy within the family and form of paternal authority such as stating that fathers has the ability to exercise political power. However, while aristotle sees family as a natural form of unit, locke claims family is an artificial creation with more emphasis on individualism. Their different views on the establishment of family can be further seen regarding gender roles, and the relationship with the state and ideal political societies. Aristotle (book 1): every family is ruled by the eldest and therefore the kingly government prevailed because there were from the same blood.

Get access

Grade+20% off
$8 USD/m$10 USD/m
Billed $96 USD annually
Grade+
Homework Help
Study Guides
Textbook Solutions
Class Notes
Textbook Notes
Booster Class
40 Verified Answers