POLI 2060 Chapter : Political Theory
Document Summary
Republicanism-represented by at least some of the people, some possibly all have right to vote. Liberal- social justice issues, distribution of wealth, pro choice, kant in europe. Citizen-in which no exception can be taken, shares administration of justice, salvation community, true opinion. Some argue constitutions are established by force, not common good, 3 just forms of government: monarch- single ruler acts for good of all, hereditary, conquest, aristocracy- rule by few, of virtue not based on wealth, most excellent of character, virtue, land ownership. Polity=democracy, vulnerable to demagogue, gets elected by promising the masses their heart"s desire bribery, hard to overthrow, people are corrupt. In theory monarchy is the best, king must be just, easiest to corrupt, also tyrant is the worst. In practical polity is the best, harder to corrupt. Provisions must be made in case one starts leaning towards tyrant, fear keeps tyrants alive. Just=wisdom, temperance, justice, fortitude=shows excellence, king wants friendship with subjects: accept-unjust.
