say, Character and Policy, there is a great deal of similarity between the conclusions made by Wilson and Aristotle in regards to the necessary steps to be followed in order to eliminate contemporary problems in government. Both Wilson and Aristotle suggest that a means to strengthen the formation of character among the very young is vital for the future of the nation and both men believe that public interest and private virtue are interdependent. Wilson states that through the simple fact that social problems exist, the government is forced to acknowledge that defects in character are partly responsible and therefore are obligated to commit themselves to passing legislation that would resolve these issues. What is interesting about the similarities between Wilsons and Aristotles writings is the fact that both men made their respective conclusions after having the democratic political structure play an important role in the lives of both men. Which leads to the hypothesis that perhaps character degradation is a natural result of letting the common man play too big a role in politics.?????The similarities between Wilson and Aristotles conclusion towards the relationship between character cultivation and the maintenance just, free, and orderly political system show the incredible work that Aristotle did during his time. Over 2000 years after Aristotles death his theories are being shown as accurate in modern society.???????To Aristotle there are two types of excellences, intellectual excellence, which according to Aristotle is gained and cultivated from teaching, and moral excellence, which is the result of habit. Intellectual excellence is acquired only through time and experience and moral excellence is acquired through practice. Exhibiting these two excellences is the groundwork for reaching the good life. According to Aristotle we come to a point of excellence by going after an intermediate state of pleasure and pain. Ther...
