Chomsky and Aristotle on the Common Good

[BidenPresident]

Aristotle opposed democracy. Chomsky wants direct democracy. That means Chomsky wants the people to have the final vote on which bills become law.

Aristotle did not oppose democracy you stupid liar. Chomsky does not want pure direct democracy.

[martin]

Aristotle took it for granted that a democracy should be fully participatory (with some notable exceptions, like women and slaves) and that it should aim for the common good. In order to achieve that, it has to ensure relative equality, “moderate and sufficient property” and “lasting prosperity” for everyone.

In other words, Aristotle felt that if you have extremes of poor and rich, you can’t talk seriously about democracy. Any true democracy has to be what we call today a welfare state—actually, an extreme form of one, far beyond anything envisioned in this century. (When I pointed this out at a press conference in Majorca, the
headlines in the Spanish papers read something like, If Aristotle were alive today, he’d be denounced as a dangerous radical. That’s probably true.)


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He was denounced by some leading 20th Century thinkers.

[BidenPresident]

He was denounced by some leading 20th Century thinkers.

For example?

[goat]

Aristotle did not oppose democracy you stupid liar. Chomsky does not want pure direct democracy.

You need to spend more time on Google to better understand Aristotle's political theory. All the Greek philosophers opposed democracy.

[BidenPresident]

You need to spend more time on Google to better understand Aristotle's political theory. All the Greek philosophers opposed democracy.

I've read the Politics. You are a moron.

[goat]

I've read the Politics. You are a moron.

You lack comprehension skills. Chomsky is very clear about direct democracy.

[BidenPresident]

You lack comprehension skills. Chomsky is very clear about direct democracy.

You are very stupid and I tire of your nonsense.

[goat]

You are very stupid and I tire of your nonsense.

Don't make me post a link that proves you wrong.

[BidenPresident]

Don't make me post a link that proves you wrong.

You are boring as shit. Your mind is slower than molasses on a cold winter.

[SmarterthanYou]

shut up you stupid moron

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[BidenPresident]

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[SmarterthanYou]

You're a dope.

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[BidenPresident]

I won again. thanks.

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[SmarterthanYou]

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[martin]

For example?

Bertrand Russell.