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The correct term is oligarchy. This is a government run by a small group or class of elite people. In Plato's view, this would be philosophers. The basic argument he made was this: "why would we possibly want to give equal voting power to an uneducated, ignorant plebian that we would give to someone who had the benefit of education and learning to inform his decisions?"
Honestly, if you think about it, this kind of makes sense. Unfortunately it doesn't take into account human nature and the tendency of power to corrupt and exploit those without a voice.
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Government corporations are bureaucratic units designed to?
operate like private businesses (plato)
What is a bureaucratic units designed to operate like private businesses?
government corporations (PLATO) :D
Who thought that that government should be headed by philosopher kings?
Aristotle
Who was Greek philosopher who described the ideal form of government in dialogue?
Plato, as in, Plato's Republic.
What is the purpose of government according to Plato?
to provide for and protect the public. It is explained in Plato's republic.
How did Aristotle idea of government differ from Plato's?
Plato looked for the ideal government. Aristotle wanted to "consider, not only what form of government is best, but also what is possible and what is easily attainable."
What were Plato's ideas about reality and government?
Grammer
What were Plato's ideas reality and government?
Grammer
Who did Plato think should control government?
the people
According to Plato what is the perfect form of government?
meritocracy
What were Plato's beliefs about government?
Plato believed that a just person was one governed by reason, with the appetites and spirit subordinate to it.
What did Aristotle and Plato believe was the best form of government?
Aristotle believed a democracy was the best form of government ruled by the middle class. Plato did not believe average people were intelligent enough to make decisions about government.
