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The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relationship of the family (oikos) and the state (polis) of Aristotle, based on Aristotle’s critique of Plato’s community of wives and children and community of property. Generally, some scholars who aim at an ideal state make reference to a community of wives and children as well as seeking a community of property like Plato. It might derive from simple thought that a person is fundamentally selfish existence and private greed is not conductive to the state. On the contrary, Aristotle points out that even if human beings are selfish, family is based on the soundness of the state (polis). Even if man is by nature a political animal, in the family, if not allowing private property, head of households may not do political activities. The ultimate purpose of this paper is not to inquire into the relationship of the family and the state Aristotle declares, but to identity why the family should not miss out on the discourse of communalism, and the positive meaning which family has.
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Community of Wives and Children, Community of Property, Family, State, Private Community, Public Community
