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Did Aristotle break from Plato or build on him?

Asked in 3 years · 2010–2025Appears in:Political Science
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comparison of ideal-state theories, realism versus idealism, points of continuity and departure, a judgement on Aristotle's debt to Plato
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2025 · CSS Political Science · AnalyseWrite a comparative analysis on Aristotle's and Plato's concept of 'Ideal City-State'. Outline it
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2025
CSS · Political Science · Analyse

Write a comparative analysis on Aristotle's and Plato's concept of 'Ideal City-State'.

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2024
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Aristotle was a realist and not an idealist. Elaborate with reference to his theory of the ends and functions of the state.

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2010
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"Aristotle was great but not grateful student of Plato" comment.

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