Aristotle “Rock Star Philosopher”
“Regimes sometimes are changed through force, sometimes
through deceit. Force maybe used right at the beginning, or they may result to compulsion later on” (Aristotle, p. 154).
“Conflicts arise, then, not over small things but from small things—it is
over great things that [men] engage in conflict” (Aristotle, 153).
How and When can they happen?
In a time of peace or in war
In view to the regime: revolution occurred to allow the government to change structure (a democracy to an oligarchy vice versa)
Not in to the view: the system remains the same but those in power want to put it into their own hands. (oligarchy to a monarchy)
Why do Revolutions Happen?
A regime becomes too large and the “balance” is set off
Location: not enough resources to take care of the people
Power struggle: Two individuals feel they have the right to rule.
Aristotle does conclude that revolutions
ALWAYS occur, “when those in power treat the multitude unjustly” (156)
Modern Types of Revolution
Militant, Violent Changed used by a military or by force
Ex: Russian Revolution
Religious Revolution Revolts done by individuals concerning their
faith Based on spiritual reform
Ex: Protestant Reformation
Political Revolution Does NOT have to be violent Individuals push for change in the political
system
Ex: Tea Party in the United States
Industrial Revolution Change in the way individuals do business
Ex: Industrial Revolution in England (1750-1850)
If the citizens of Panem were to start a revolution than which revolution would occur?
What keeps the citizens of Panem from rebelling?
In a revolution, what is a major threat to the people? What types of leaders typically emerge from a revolution?
“When men are afraid, they get a better grip on the regime. Thus those who take though for the
regime should promote fears—so that they will defend and not
overturn the regime” (Aristotle, 163).
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