The Elusive Concept of Proportionate Justice
Aristotle's concept of proportionate justice is central to his discussion on aristocracy, but faces challenges due to the subjective nature of virtue and its relationship with wealth.
Meritocracy
The Subordination of Ethics to Politics: An Aristotelian Perspective
Aristotle's Virtue Theory emphasizes context-dependent virtues related to one's role in society, influencing the relationship between ethics and politics.
Social Justice and the Distribution of Goods
Understanding the historical and philosophical roots of modern debates about social justice, including the concept of natural superiority versus meritocracy and the relationship between virtue ethics and social justice.
The Allegory of the Three Metals: A Philosophical Analysis
Plato's Allegory of the Three Metals is a thought-provoking concept that raises questions about social hierarchy, justice, and the nature of reality in ancient Greece.
The Ethics of Spartan Governance
Exploring the philosophical debates surrounding ancient Sparta's unique governance system and its treatment of helots.