Aristocracy

Aristocracy

Plato and Aristotle both believed that government should be made up of the very best people that a country had to offer. Such morally and intellectually superior men would surely govern in the best interests of the population. The name "aristocracy" was chosen for this form of government. This painting by Rembrant is entitled "Aristotle Contemplating the Bust of Homer". [JG] {CG} {GP}