Plato and Aristotle: Lessons for Americans Today

This lecture will introduce the participant to the high and noble thought of two key political philosophers: Plato and Aristotle. We will discuss Plato’s proposal for a perfectly just city in “The Republic,” and Aristotle’s proposals for a life well-lived in the “Nicomachean Ethics,” and a just political order in the “Politics.” We will look at how both thinkers provide lessons about political life that are profound, thought-provoking, and still very applicable to our lives today in America.

Luigi Bradizza, Ph.D., holds a doctorate in politics from the University of Dallas. He is a professor of political science and the chair of the department of political science and international relations at Salve Regina University. He has published several scholarly articles and book chapters on American political thought and political philosophy. He is the author of “Richard T. Ely’s Critique of Capitalism.”