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Differences between Aristotle and Machiavelli Of the philosophers that we have studied: Plato, Aristotle and Machiavelli, it is evident that they all have differing opinions about certain concepts. In the following paragraphs I will be discussing the different views of Aristotle and Machiavelli concerning the issues of politics and human nature. For Aristotle, a political community is one in which there are arguments and dialogues over what is advantageous and harmful, and just and unjust. …

…guide in establishing, governing and changing human society. There is a need to control desires. Contrastingly to Machiavelli, Aristotle believes that human beings are unique amongst living things, in that they are threatened by a constant danger of an episodic or disorganized life. Human beings have a need to live in a community, no matter where they are. However, our greatest need is to realize our innate capacity for living to a reasonable, organized plan.