Lesson 5: Democracy
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A. READINGS
- 1. Aristotle's Politics IV.2-10; V.1-6, 8-9
- 2. Aquinas 114-118 (ST I-II q 105 a 1)
- 3. Man and the State, chap 5: 108-114
- 4. Philosophy of Democratic Government, chap 2, mid 102-108
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B. WRITING ASSIGNMENT (3 page paper on one of the following)
- 1. Discuss the concept of a "mixed regime." Is the United States a "mixed regime." Elaborate.
- 2. Discuss Maritain's notion that Christianity is the deeper source for the inspiration of democracy.
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