Do you think the philosophers would agree with the current structure of the American government?

The philosophers studied in this module set the foundations for
political thought. As you read the text and lecture material consider their
views on the proper role of the state.

Discuss
their views on the proper roles of the state and how they might compare to the
US state (government) today. Do you think the philosophers would agree with the
current structure of the American government? Why or why not?

Most discussions on
political thought begin with the early Greek philosophers Socrates, Plato, and
Aristotle as they set the foundation for future studies and had a profound
impact on the future of political thought.

Socrates
is considered by many to be the father of classical political thought. His
teachings and philosophies, however, continue to resonate in the modern era.

Plato,
Socrates’ pupil, opened his own school, The Academy, in 385 where he continued
many of the teachings of Socrates and began to further develop his own. His
most famous writing, The Republic, explains his ideas on the role
of the state and the nature of justice. One of his students was Aristotle.

Aristotle
was Plato’s most famous pupil, even though he frequently disagreed with his teacher. Through his life
he tutored Alexander the Great and founded his own school, The Lyceum.

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