In Aristotle's political theory, the absence of aristocracy can lead to various forms of governance that may not serve the common good. Aristotle distinguishes between correct and deviant forms of government. When aristocracy, which is the rule of a few for the common good, is not present, the resulting governance can deteriorate into oligarchy, where the few rule for their own interest.
Aristotle outlines six kinds of regimes, with aristocracy being one of the correct forms, followed by polity, which is a form of government where the many rule for the common good. The deviant forms include tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy, which he considers flawed because they serve the interests of the ruler or a small group rather than the common good.
If a state lacks aristocracy, it may fall into a cycle of constitutional changes, where the initial rule by an outstanding individual (monarchy) may give way to aristocracy, but corruption can lead to oligarchy, followed by tyranny, and eventually democracy.
Aristotle warns that democracy, as he defines it, can be a form of anarchic mob rule, where the majority makes decisions without regard for the common good.
In the absence of aristocracy, the state may also face challenges such as the rise of demagogues, who exploit the populace's desires, leading to a form of government that is not truly democratic but rather a distortion of it.
Aristotle emphasizes that the success of a polity, which is a balanced form of government, depends on the quality of leadership and the definition of the common interest, which is a complex and evolving concept.
In summary, when a state does not have aristocracy, it risks descending into forms of governance that prioritize the interests of a few or the majority at the expense of the common good, leading to potential instability and the need for reform.
Actually, I think it is scarier for the "new recruits."
Back when they were just contractors, they had access to the same things. As members of the military, they are in a whole new world without the same rights as they had as civilians. They live under a completely different justice system.
In Aristotle's political theory, the absence of aristocracy can lead to various forms of governance that may not serve the common good. Aristotle distinguishes between correct and deviant forms of government. When aristocracy, which is the rule of a few for the common good, is not present, the resulting governance can deteriorate into oligarchy, where the few rule for their own interest.
Aristotle outlines six kinds of regimes, with aristocracy being one of the correct forms, followed by polity, which is a form of government where the many rule for the common good. The deviant forms include tyranny, oligarchy, and democracy, which he considers flawed because they serve the interests of the ruler or a small group rather than the common good.
If a state lacks aristocracy, it may fall into a cycle of constitutional changes, where the initial rule by an outstanding individual (monarchy) may give way to aristocracy, but corruption can lead to oligarchy, followed by tyranny, and eventually democracy.
Aristotle warns that democracy, as he defines it, can be a form of anarchic mob rule, where the majority makes decisions without regard for the common good.
In the absence of aristocracy, the state may also face challenges such as the rise of demagogues, who exploit the populace's desires, leading to a form of government that is not truly democratic but rather a distortion of it.
Aristotle emphasizes that the success of a polity, which is a balanced form of government, depends on the quality of leadership and the definition of the common interest, which is a complex and evolving concept.
In summary, when a state does not have aristocracy, it risks descending into forms of governance that prioritize the interests of a few or the majority at the expense of the common good, leading to potential instability and the need for reform.
Skynet will soon become aware. There is no fate but what you make. Or is it??
Actually, I think it is scarier for the "new recruits."
Back when they were just contractors, they had access to the same things. As members of the military, they are in a whole new world without the same rights as they had as civilians. They live under a completely different justice system.
This is scary stuff , with all the war mongering going on.
May no one else turn up for their wars ❤️🩹