Political Philosophy Review

These flashcards cover key concepts from political philosophy as presented in the lecture notes.

Aristotle's ideal state aims for __.

Eudaimonia (human flourishing).

According to Aristotle, people are naturally __ animals.

Political.

Aristotle believed some people are naturally suited to __.

Rule.

Augustine's ideal state is known as the __.

City of God.

The earthly city seeks __; the City of God seeks eternal peace.

Power and glory.

Politics, according to Augustine, is __ and imperfect.

Temporary.

According to Plato, the ideal society is ruled by __.

Philosopher-kings.

Plato's classes include rulers, guardians, and __.

Producers.

In Plato's view, justice means each class does its __ work.

Proper.

Plato states that __ is essential for shaping virtuous citizens.

Education.

The degeneration of states according to Plato starts from __.

Aristocracy.

The ideal state, in Aristotle's view, balances __ and democracy.

Oligarchy.

Justice, according to Aristotle, involves giving each person what they __.

Deserve.

Cicero believed a republic should be grounded in __.

Law.

Cicero claimed that citizenship is based on __ responsibility.

Moral.

Seneca favored an ideal state governed by __ and mercy.

Reason.

In Aristotle's constitutional government, the goal is to cultivate __.

Virtue.

Aquinas believed a virtuous king should govern for the __ good.

Common.

According to Pope Boniface VIII, spiritual power is superior to __ power.

Temporal.

Dante's ideal state is a __ monarchy ensuring peace.

Universal.

Dante claimed that earthly happiness can be achieved under a __ emperor.

Just.

Christine de Pizan modeled her ideal state on the __ body.

Human.

According to Christine de Pizan, justice is rooted in mutual __.

Care.

The goal of Christine de Pizan's ideal society is social __.

Harmony.

Christine de Pizan argued for women’s __ and intellectual worth.

Virtue.

The vision of Christine de Pizan's city includes women being __ and protected.

Respected.

The ideal ruler, according to Seneca, should govern with __.

Clemency.

In Cicero's view, rulers should be guided by __ and justice.

Reason.

The goal of Augustine's City of God is __.

Salvation.

Plato's ideal society includes three classes: rulers, guardians, and __.

Producers.

Aristotle believed active participation is key to __ and being ruled.

Ruling.

The hierarchy in Aristotle's political philosophy suggests that not all people are __.

Equal.

Cicero emphasized the importance of __ to others and the state.

Duty.

The ideal ruler in a monarchy, according to Seneca, exemplifies __.

Moderation.

Aquinas believed the law must reflect __ and natural law.

Divine.

Augustine differentiated between the __ City and the City of God.

Earthly.

Justice, as per Aristotle, also involves fairness in __ and exchange.

Distribution.

Plato's degeneration of states is a hierarchy from aristocracy to __.

Tyranny.

Dante posited that human beings can achieve happiness through __.

Justice.

The ideal state, described by Christine de Pizan, seeks to ensure the welfare of __.

All.

The goal of Aristotle's political philosophy is to ensure the __ good.

Common.

Cicero emphasizes that citizenship should reflect moral __.

Responsibility.

Seneca advocated for justice that is tempered with __.

Forgiveness.

Christine de Pizan's vision includes women as __ participants in society.

Active.

Plato argues that each class has a specific __ in society.

Role.

Aquinas states that a virtuous king leads citizens towards __.

God.

The goal of the ideal state in Plato's Republic is __.

Justice.

The ideal society includes __ contributions from women.

Equal.

Aquinas' purpose for the monarchy is to lead citizens towards __.

Virtue.

Seneca critiques cruelty as it __ the state.

Weakens.

Dante's universal monarchy aims for __ and justice.

Peace.

Aristotle believed that moral virtue is for all __.

Citizens.

With reference to Plato, the worst form of government is __.

Tyranny.

According to Christine de Pizan, a wise ruler is analogous to the __ of the body.

Head.

Augustine contrasts the temporal pleasures of the __ city with the spiritual aims of the City of God.

Earthly.

The ideal state, per Cicero, cultivates __ through moral duty.

Harmony.

Plato's Kingdom is characterized by philosopher-__.

Kings.

The City of God is comprised of those who love __ above all else.

God.

The ultimate aim of the ideal society, according to Christine de Pizan, is __.

Equality.

Aquinas believed the law must reflect both divine law and __ law.

Natural.

The purpose of rulers in Cicero's ideal state is to serve the __.

People.

In the context of political philosophy, justice is often equated with __ and fairness.

Equity.

The main classes in Plato's ideal state do not __ in each other's roles.

Interfere.

Aquinas' ideal state is described as a monarchy ruled by a __ king.

Virtuous.

The ultimate goal of Aristotle's ideal state is to cultivate __ and rational life.

Virtue.

According to Augustine, the true community is __, not political.

Spiritual.

Seneca believed true justice involves a mixture of __ and mercy.

Clemency.

In Christine de Pizan's social vision, women are portrayed as __ contributors.

Valuable.

The __ of the ideal state in Plato's Republic lies in its justice system.

Foundation.

Cicero's conception of citizenship emphasizes __ rather than power.

Moral responsibility.