“Youth is not fit to study politics, for the young are led by their passions.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 3 Explanation: Aristotle’s formula for happiness (eudaimonia) unites two dimensions: Real-World Connection: ① Teacher’s Legacy ② Athlete’s Triumph ③ The Golden Equation
“The end of politics is the best of ends; and the main concern of politics is to produce citizens of good character.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 2 Explanation:Aristotle posits that politics is not merely about laws or power, but soul cultivation at scale. The state’s ultimate mission is to architect ethical ecosystems where … Read more
“Politics appears to be the science which best deserves the name of master-science.”— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics, Book I, Chapter 2 Simple Explanation:Aristotle elevates politics as the “master-science” because it governs all other sciences (economics, education, ethics) toward society’s highest good. Just as architecture directs masonry and engineering, politics harmonizes specialized fields for the common welfare. … Read more