Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics Bk 8 - Political Regimes And The Household

This lecture discusses key ideas from the ancient philosopher Aristotle's work of moral theory, the Nicomachean Ethics. Specifically it focuses on his discussion in book 8 that compares political regimes politeia) with various configurations of households and families oikoi). The relationships within the household can be understood analogously to various types of rule, or power structures found in the varied types of political structures. These include monarchy, aristocracy, timocracy, democracy, oligarchy, and tyranny. To support my ongoing work, go to my Patreon site - www.patreon.com/sadler If you'd like to make a direct contribution, you can do so here - www.paypal.me/ReasonIO - or at BuyMeACoffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/A4quYdWoM You can find over 1500 philosophy videos in my main YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/user/gbisadler