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Greek philosopher · 384–322 BC
Aristotle Political views on the 12 axes
Called humans political animals and favoured a balanced 'polity' mixing rule by the few and the many, led by a strong middle class.
Read more on WikipediaWhere Aristotle stands
Our estimate from their writing and record. Axes they took no clear view on are left out.
Structure
Federal55%Centrist45%Unitary
Centrist
Representation
Democratic55%Centrist45%Autocratic
Centrist
Power
Security60%Centrist40%Freedom
Centrist
Military
Militarist50%Neutral50%Pacifist
Neutral
Economy
Equality40%Mixed Economic60%Markets
Mixed Economic
Control
Planned40%Balanced60%Laissez-Faire
Balanced
Religion
Secular45%Moderate55%Religious
Moderate
Culture
Progressive25%Conservative75%Traditional
Conservative
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