Aristotle’s Conception of Constitutional Government as a Fusion of Oligarchy and Democracy: Balancing Competing Social and Political Interests Aristotle’s political philosophy, as articulated in the Politics, remains a cornerstone of classical thought on the structure and legitimacy of governance. Among his most influential contributions is his conception of politeia, or constitutional government, which he defines … Continue reading In what sense can Aristotle’s conception of constitutional government as a fusion of oligarchy and democracy be understood as a theoretical framework for balancing competing social and political interests within the state?