Native Americans and Aristotle's Notion of Patria
Faculty Sponsor
Christopher Kirby, Eastern Washington University
Research Project Abstract
The indigenous people of the early Americas exemplify the best aspects of Aristotle’s notion of patria, or “fatherland.” By looking to the people of the first nations, we might better understand what Aristotle had in mind. His idea is good, but if we want to avoid misunderstanding him, we should look to the way of life of early Native Americans. Such insights might help the modern U.S. democracy learn to be more inclusive and environmentally conscientious.
Session Number
SS8B
Location
Weyerhaeuser 304
Abstract Number
SS8B-j
Native Americans and Aristotle's Notion of Patria
Weyerhaeuser 304
The indigenous people of the early Americas exemplify the best aspects of Aristotle’s notion of patria, or “fatherland.” By looking to the people of the first nations, we might better understand what Aristotle had in mind. His idea is good, but if we want to avoid misunderstanding him, we should look to the way of life of early Native Americans. Such insights might help the modern U.S. democracy learn to be more inclusive and environmentally conscientious.
