Aristotle Quote by Cornel West
““In a democracy the poor will have more power than the rich, because there are more of them, and the will of the majority is supreme. --Aristotle””
About This Quote
Source Treat: Politics, Book III, Aristotle, 4th century BC
In a democracy, majority rule gives the numerically larger poor greater influence than the wealthy minority.
In simple terms: The many outweigh the few in democratic power.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the power of collective voice.
Themes
democracy
majority rule
economic inequality
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
political
philosophical
When to use this quote
- elections
- public policy debates
- grassroots organizing
- community voting
Key Concepts
political theory
social contract
wealth distribution
Questions to Reflect On
- How does economic status affect civic participation?
- What safeguards ensure informed majority decisions?
A Different Perspective
Power can be distorted if the majority lacks informed deliberation.
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