Thucydides argue that democracy allows for equal justice in the community. In a democratic process, the people behave behave lawfully and operate in a free environment without fear of oppression. Thucydides, Pericles believe that democracy gives an opportunity for men to advance due to merit but not due to wealth or social status (Thucydides,44). However, the rule of many is a polity in its ideal form and democracy in its distorted form. Therefore, the rule by one leader is a monarchy and it is full of tyranny. In addition, they reflect how many people are opportunity to rule. In this three constitutions each of them illustrate a condition in which leaders pursue narrow and selfish goals. Aristotle recognizes three types of ideal constitution each of of the constitution show a condition in which rulers pursue the common good. He argues that there should be several forms of government since there are means of organizing the offices. At the foundation of his approach is the idea of a constitutional process. Many years ago, Aristotle gave an analysis of democratic process in terms of what has formed the basis of politic science. There is a heated debate on different views of democracy and its significance to the political order. Democracy is not the panacea of peace in the world.Similarities of Thucydides and Aristotle view on Democracy.
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