The Mixed Regime and the Rule of Law - Aristotle's Politics VII - Lecture 9

Explore Aristotle's political philosophy in this 46-minute lecture from Yale University's "Introduction to Political Philosophy" course. Delve into the concept of polity as a mixed regime that balances oligarchy and democracy to control factions and prevent extremism. Examine the role of property and commerce in a thriving republic, and consider the aristocratic republic as a model for the best regime. Investigate Aristotle's approach to political science, the qualities of a statesman, and the methodology behind his political theories. Gain insights into how Aristotle's ideas on balanced government anticipate later concepts of separation of powers and checks and balances.

- Chapter 1. Polity: The Regime that Most Successfully Controls for Faction
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- Chapter 2. The Importance of Property and Commerce for a Flourishing Republic
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- Chapter 3. The Aristocratic Republic: A Model for the Best Regime
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- Chapter 4. What Is Aristotle's Political Science?
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- Chapter 5. Who Is a Statesman?
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- Chapter 6. The Method of Aristotle's Political Science
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