1. Political Thinking

2. Tinder 14 Who should rule?

3. Aristotle’s Classification of Government Public InterestSelfish Interest The OneMonarchyTyranny The FewAristocracyOligarchy The Many Constitutional Democracy Democracy

4. Tinder 15 If the people should rule, should should they do so themselves or through representatives?

5. Direct Democracy All citizens share in government--no rulers and ruled Active citizenship promoted People develop a sense of community (small communities) People direct their own lives People develop moral and intellectual capabilities

6. Representative Democracy Representative democracy or republic 1. Best people selected to govern 2. Representatives devote full time to governing 3. Reasoned, unemotional debate 4. Works in large and small polities

7. Debate Of the two, what is the best form of government: a direct or participatory democracy or a republican form of government? Should Newberry College be reorganized and governed as a direct democracy? Should all students, faculty, coaches, maintenance and housekeeping staff, and administrators meet to debate and decide on: Tuition, Hiring and Firing Teachers, Core Curriculum Requirements, Facilities, Computers, and Dining Hall Facilities

8. The End