they have a surplus. Aristotle explained that the Ideal State should be able to establish itself as a formidable power, or be able to render aid on both land and sea.Aristotle expressed the need for adequate amounts of water, and for clean, unpolluted drinking water. He said that water, and especially spring water, should be abundant and if possible under immediate control in time of war. Aristotle later added the need of water to preserve proper health when he declared that air and water, being just those things we make most frequent and constant use of, have the greatest effect on our bodily condition. This drinking water should be separated from all-purpose water.Aristotle, in his designing of the Ideal State, was quite concerned with the health and well being of the states citizens. This may be why Aristotle believed that the best ruled state would be ruled by a wise and experienced group of elder citizens. In order for there to be a large enough populous of elder citizens to maintain the management of the city it is critical that they must maintain the proper health so that they will be enabled to do so.Who should make up the state is a simple questionXcitizens should make up the state. But exactly whom did Aristotle consider a citizen? Aristotle believes that a citizen is not an individual with common residence or blood relationship, but one who is in direct participation in the deliberative and judicial functions of the community. This excludes resident aliens, children, women, slaves, and members of the working class. The citizens should be Greek, as Aristotle believed that Europeans have drive without intelligence, and the Asiatics have intelligence without drive. Aristotle believed that only those that are able to give time to the government should be able to participate in it. This is why he felt that only some could be members of the ruling government while others could not. Aristotle did not believe in represe...
