Political philosophy: Who said 'Man is a political animal'? Identify the classical thinker credited with the statement 'Man is a political animal' about human social nature. Choose the correct philosopher.
General Knowledge
Books and Authors
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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APlato
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BAristotle
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CSocrates
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DNiccolò Machiavelli
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EThomas Hobbes
Answer
Correct Answer: Aristotle
Explanation
Given data
- Quotation: 'Man is a political animal'.
Concept/ApproachAttribute a famous classical statement to its correct philosopher.
ReasoningAristotle, in Politics, describes humans as 'zoon politikon' (political/social animals), emphasizing that humans achieve their telos within a polis.
Common pitfallsConfusing Aristotle with Plato or later political theorists.
Final AnswerAristotle