Politics by definition is “the art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity, such as a nation, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs. It stems from the world politikos which is a Greek work that means of or a pertaining to a city or citizens.
Much of the modern idea of politics was greatly shaped by Aristotle, namely, “Aristotle’s Political Theory. Aristotle believed that citizens should have the right and ultimately the responsibility to exhibit laws for the good life of it’s citizens. Aristotle believed that every community is established for good because everyone does everything for their own betterment. This stands to conclude that every community logically aims for the greater good of the community and in aiming for this good, it’s citizens will be the benefactors. Of course this idea has broadened to reflect government on a state and federal level. However, the notion still remains in politics:
“What is the good for the sake of the community?”
Miller, Fred, “Aristotle’s Political Theory”, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2012 Edition), Edward N. Zalta (ed.), URL = <http://plato.stanford.edu/archives/fall2012/entries/aristotle-politics/>.
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