Political Science · Western Political Thought
Which of these are correct about Aristotle's thoughts on private property?
- 1. Like Plato, he barred the ruling class from acquiring private property
- 2. Property should have use value
- 3. Money earned from trading and lending money on interest is not good
- 4. Virtue, not mere wealth, should be the criterion for political offices
A1, 2 and 3
B2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
C1, 2, 3 and 4
D2 and 3
Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4 — Items 2, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★Items 2, 3 and 4 are correct, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4.
★Aristotle held that property should serve a use value and meet real human needs.
★He condemned money made from trade and usury, lending money at interest, as unnatural.
★He insisted that virtue, not mere wealth, should be the criterion for holding political office.
★Item 1 is wrong, because unlike Plato, Aristotle did not bar the ruling class from private property.
★He defended private property as natural, an incentive to care and a basis of liberality.
★He preferred private ownership joined with generous common use.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in