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to see the way in which Mr. Aristotle revised,
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in some ways, the wisdom of Madison.
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You could compare them in some way that I think would be valuable.
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Not only did Aristotle understand the importance of the separation of
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powers doctrine and the kind of balance of factions as a way of
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controlling conflict and struggle, but he also understood the
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importance of property and private property and commerce for
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a flourishing republic.
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We didn't really pause to talk much about this, but in Book
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II, you remember, he criticizes at considerable length
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Plato's for the excessive unity it demands
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of its citizens.