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| Equality: A. In mathematics, equality is a relationship between two quantities or expressions, asserting that they have the same value. It is written using the equals sign (=). For example, 2+3=5 and x=2x/2 are both equalities. The concept is also used in many other fields, such as physics, engineering, and computer science. - B. Equality in politics is the idea that all people are equal in fundamental worth or moral status. This means that all people deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, regardless of their race, gender, religion, social class, or any other factor. See also Equal sign, Equations._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Aristotle on Equality - Dictionary of Arguments
Höffe I 61 Equality/citizenship/communities/Aristotle/Höffe: [a peculiarity that is important for understanding Aristotle] is the small size of Greek communities. Furthermore, the legal system is much less regulated. Above all, there is a lack of professional judges and lawyers, which is a very positive development from a democratic point of view: because there is a lack of experts, the citizenry is not legally divided into two strictly separated groups, experts and laymen. Rather, all citizens are laymen, insofar as they are equal. While Plato wants to abolish this equality in the Politeia by introducing rulers educated in philosophy and not in law, Aristotle Aristotle, because of his rejection of Plato's Philosopher-King-Sentence, remains true to the democratic principle of his time, the equality of citizens. Cf. >Rule/Plato, >Inequality/Aristotle._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Höffe I Otfried Höffe Geschichte des politischen Denkens München 2016 |
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