Perversions

Ruled for the good of

private interests

Tyranny
Rule by one Monarchy Governed for the interest of
the monarch only

Oligarchy
Aristocrac
Rule by few Governed for the interest of
y
the wealthy only

Democracy
Rule by many Polity Governed for the interests of
the needy on

There are two main principles the basis of that Aristotle classifies the states:

1. The number of parsons who rule

2. The objectives or ends of the government
Rule of One
Aristotle says when a state is ruled by a single person and he runs the state for the welfare and
betterment of his subjects, it is Monarchy. The ruler is considered as the most gentle, intelligent,
dignified and respectable member of the society and he is given honor. He gives priority to
national interests over his personal wants and gives attention to the suggestions of his subjects. In
all his activities, the monarch gives priority to general interests. When the ruler becomes corrupt
and selfish, monarchy changes in Tyranny.

Monarchy   >>>>>>>   Tyranny

In tyranny, the ruler is a single dictator who runs the state administration according to his sweet
will. The ruler himself is above any criticism and he is to protect his personal interests. So, in
rule of one if the ruler is to work according to people needs, it is Monarchy and its corrupt shape
is called Tyranny.

Rule of Few
People at last, become tired of tyrannical form of government and they revolt against the ruler.
The dictator is overthrown. A class of notables and gentles is given the office. The ruling class is
group of few men of virtue and wealth and they run the state for the welfare of the society, it is
called Aristocracy. They are to work for the promotion of the general interests and wider national
interests are considered superior. If the ruling group becomes corrupt and ignores the ruled, the
system changes into Oligarchy.

Aristocracy     >>>>>>>>   Oligarchy

In Oligarchy the ruling class is to work for self-benefits. General interests are rubbed and all the
state resources are used by the filers for their personal charm.

Rule of Many
In this kind of government, the middle class runs state administration and a large number of
citizens participate in this system. Administrators are elected representatives of the people who
run the state's administration according to the will and desires of the people. It is called Polity.
When this ruling class becomes corrupt and selfish, the Polity converts into democracy.

Polity   >>>>>>>>   Democracy

According to Aristotle Democracy is the government of the poor and ignorant. Democracy is
another kind of dictatorship. Polity is formed in the reaction of Oligarchy. Polity, as described by
Aristotle, is similar to the modern concept of restricted democracy. It is one of the demerits of
democracy even today that due to short of literacy rate and lack of awareness governments
become in the hands of the professional and seasonal elected politicians and the resultant system
is monocracy i.e. government of the ignorant mass or the government of the disorderly gathering.