Aristotle's dictum in his book on politics intrigues any inquisitive mind of twenty first century especially in the backdrop of current management of the states and unions. It curries the weight of truth as much as it seems twisted. First it begs to answer the question of what is good and to whom does it accrue. The concept of good in a liberal world may be very confusing.
We may need to revisit the wisdom of Thomas Paine in his book common sense to have an understanding of what we humans mean for eachother and what government means for us. T Paine looks at the government as a leash for humans to avoid bad behaviour. He also reflected on society as a product of human goodness. Thus Aristotle and T Paine agree that government should be guide to goodness to achieve great societies.
A lot of governments are run by the filth of the society. They have the means to grab the leash and extend it to fit their appetite. Thus governments are failing to achieve their object. So the world seems to look evil.
However, there is hope in every member of human community.There is hope that all humans wish to be happy. There is hope that everyone wishes to be free from harm. There is hope that deep inside people hope to be loved and hope to love back.
In every human there is some good despite our different values. Thus humans are good. We may need to amplify it somehow.
If the good people live without fear, there is hope that human goodness will shine. If the good men make a point and take the reigns, the government shall achieve its object.
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