What Did Socrates, Plato and Aristotle Think of Democracy

What Did Socrates, Plato And Aristotle Think Of Democracy?

What did Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle think of democracy? Socrates defended the democratic system, even as it condemned him to death. Plato deeply distrusted democracy. Aristotle feared the democracy could lead to mob rule, although he favored stable and just rule by the many in what he called a polity.

What did Plato believe about democracy?

Plato believes that the democratic man is more concerned with his money over how he can help the people. He does whatever he wants whenever he wants to do it. His life has no order or priority. Plato does not believe that democracy is the best form of government.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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