Aristotle's Politics and the Constitution of Athens: One Solution to Political Unrest for the United States
Faculty Sponsor
Christopher Kirby, Eastern Washington University
Research Project Abstract
The United States is regarded as the gold standard of democracy; however, the American political system is actually a sick perversion of how a democracy should look. Aristotle today would look at the United States “democracy” as a sick organism in need of political change. In Aristotle’s “Politics”, he calls our attention to the Constitution of Athens written by Solon the lawgiver. He commends Solon for his brilliant work and holds this constitution as a great example on how to order your government. Strengthening the middle class and holding the rich accountable for their actions are just some of the changes that could improve the United States political situation. Using Solon’s Athenian Constitution and Aristotle’s comments on politics as well as his ordering of the family, there seems to be a cure to the United States terrible sickness.
Session Number
SS8A
Location
Weyerhaeuser 304
Abstract Number
SS8A-c
Aristotle's Politics and the Constitution of Athens: One Solution to Political Unrest for the United States
Weyerhaeuser 304
The United States is regarded as the gold standard of democracy; however, the American political system is actually a sick perversion of how a democracy should look. Aristotle today would look at the United States “democracy” as a sick organism in need of political change. In Aristotle’s “Politics”, he calls our attention to the Constitution of Athens written by Solon the lawgiver. He commends Solon for his brilliant work and holds this constitution as a great example on how to order your government. Strengthening the middle class and holding the rich accountable for their actions are just some of the changes that could improve the United States political situation. Using Solon’s Athenian Constitution and Aristotle’s comments on politics as well as his ordering of the family, there seems to be a cure to the United States terrible sickness.
