Aristotle and Ethos
Faculty Sponsor
Christopher Kirby, Eastern Washington University
Research Project Abstract
Aristotle’s ethos, or “character” (also art of living) has never ceased to be an important factor when discussing the character of our elected officials, but current world politics seems to be lacking the microscope through which we once examined the ethos of our modern day politicians.
More and more we're seeing a polarization of political beliefs, and more often than not those polarized parties elect individuals who are themselves polarized. I believe we need to re-examine our understanding of ethos through Aristotle’s microscope before we can advance our expectations of politics.
Session Number
SS8A
Location
Weyerhaeuser 304
Abstract Number
SS8A-e
Aristotle and Ethos
Weyerhaeuser 304
Aristotle’s ethos, or “character” (also art of living) has never ceased to be an important factor when discussing the character of our elected officials, but current world politics seems to be lacking the microscope through which we once examined the ethos of our modern day politicians.
More and more we're seeing a polarization of political beliefs, and more often than not those polarized parties elect individuals who are themselves polarized. I believe we need to re-examine our understanding of ethos through Aristotle’s microscope before we can advance our expectations of politics.
