The David Nicholas Show
The David Nicholas Show
David Nicholas
Episode 1: How to Destroy a Republic
54 minutes Posted Oct 20, 2020 at 8:53 pm.
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David dives into the writings and philosophy of Aristotle. Who he was? Why his writings matter? What can his writings reveal to us about today's politics and structure of government?

Key Takeaways:

  • A history lesson of who Aristotle was and how he influenced the Founding Fathers when they first formed this country
  • The difference between a democracy and a republic, how the United States is not a democracy, and the potential dangers of a pure democracy
  • The importance of the middle class and why a strong middle class matters