According to Aristotle , what makes the rich and downtrodden poor rulers?
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This may not address this specific question, but may be worth a read:
http://www.plato.stanford.edu/entries/aristotle/
To understand Aristotle's view on why the rich and downtrodden make poor rulers, we need to refer to his famous work, "Politics." In this text, Aristotle explains that he categorizes political systems based on whether they serve the interests of the rulers (leaders) or the ruled (citizens).
Aristotle argues that a good political system serves the common interest of all its citizens and promotes their virtue and happiness. However, when the rulers prioritized their own personal interests over the common good, Aristotle considered this a deviation from the ideal.
Now, to specifically address your question, Aristotle believed that both the rich and the downtrodden have specific traits or conditions that make them unsuitable for rulership.
1. The Rich: Aristotle argues that the rich, while having the means and resources, may pursue wealth and its accompanying power as an end in itself. This preoccupation with personal gain and accumulation of wealth can lead them to prioritize their own interests over the welfare of the citizens they are supposed to govern. Consequently, they may lack the necessary virtues, such as selflessness and justice, to make fair and just decisions for the entire community.
2. The Downtrodden: On the other hand, Aristotle considered the downtrodden (or poor) as unfit for rulership due to their potential resentment towards the wealthy. He believed that if the poor were given power, they might be driven by a desire for revenge or a lack of understanding about governing in a manner that benefits all. This could result in biased decision-making and an unstable political environment.
Overall, Aristotle's point was that a balanced, virtuous ruler should prioritize the common good and possess the necessary virtues to govern justly. Both the rich, with their potential self-interest, and the downtrodden, with their potential biases and lack of experience, are seen as lacking these crucial traits, making them unsuitable for effective rulership.