Abstract

Aristotle's "Politics" on several issues, and Plato's "politics" has been controversial: first, Plato: there is only one rule of knowledge or expertise; Aristotle: The combination according to different forms, different forms of domination. Second, Plato: the right form of government is only one standard, to be rulers have professional knowledge; other form of government are just imitating it. Aristotle: There are three proper form of government; standard is whether the common good of government as the goal. Third, Plato: the law is not perfect, because the situation can not be justice for all; ideal ruler higher priority than the law. Aristotle: the authority of the law is based on the subjective interests of the law is independent of the outside. Fourth, Plato: the rule of human expert knowledge, very few people have; Aristotle emphasized that people of common sense. Fifth, Plato: technique and purpose of national policy is the class system; Aristotle: all citizens are involved in the country's ultimate goal. Sixth, the ideal mix of politicians have different characteristics; Aristotle advocated a balanced rich and poor. In several issues, Aristotle's Politics argues with Plato's Politicus. 1. Platon: There is only one knowledge or expertise of ruling; Aristotle: There are, according to the different forms of associations, different forms of ruling. 2. Plato: The only criterion for the correct constitution is that the rulers possess expert knowledge; all the other constitutions are only imitations. Aristotle: There are three correct constitutions; the criterion is whether the constitution aims at the common good. 3. Plato: Law is imperfect because it cannot do justice to all circumstances; the ideal ruler is to be preferred to the law. Aristotle: The authority of the law is based on the fact that it is independent from subjective interests. 4. Plato: The expert knowledge of ruling human beings can be found in few people only; Aristotle stresses the common sense of the many. 5. Plato: The state is a hierarchy of arts and ends; Aristotle: all citizens participate in the final end of the state. 6. Plato: The ideal statesman has to interweave the different characters; Aristotle argues for a balance between the rich and the poor