Saturday, 13 February 2016

Theory of aristotle on revolution

Causes of Revolution: There are many causes for Revolution also. The
most general cause of revolution is men’s desire for equality. The particular
causes of revolution are the love for gain, love for honor, fear, undue prominence
of some individuals in public life, carelessness in granting office, and neglect of
changes.
Causes of revolution can be summarised as follows:-
1. Unequal distribution of offices: when the various offices of the State are
distributed unequally, it will lead to Revolution.
2. Misuse of Authority: When authority is misused, it causes revolution.
3. Injustice: If injustice is caused to the people, it will lead to Revolution.
4. Careless recruitment: if the recruitment to the offices of the state is proper,
it will lead to revolution.
5. Unwanted expenditure: unwanted and callous expenditure will cause
revolution.
6. Jealousy: Jealousy towards those in power can cause revolution.
7. Neglect of minor changes: if small changes are neglected, they will grow out
of proportion.
8. Immigration from outside: if there is no control of immigrants from outside
the state, gradually it will cause revolution.
9. Use of force without reason: if the power of the state is used irrationally,
it might lead to revolution.
10. In democracies, the excesses of demagogues15 may cause revolution.
11. In Oligarchies, excessive rule of oligarchs may cause revolution.
12. In aristocracies, jealousy towards aristocrats may cause revolution.
Methods to prevent Revolution: There are many methods to prevent
Revolutions. Aristotle suggests a number of useful methods to prevent

revolution. They can be summarised as follows:
1. The most important method to prevent revolution is to develop the spirit
of obedience to law. The people of the state should be educated on the
spirit of the constitution.
2. Small changes in the constitution should be carefully observed. There
shall be no sudden changes. The government should take care not to
change the existing system all of a sudden.
3. Too much power should not concentrate in a person or group of
persons. Excessive authority should not concentrate on anyone.
4. Everyone should be considered while allotting public offices. No man or
class of men should be left out. There shall be proper selection system.
The offices of the state should be filled by a proper selection system.
5. There should be public control over financial administration. It should
be open to public scrutiny16.
6. Offices and honours should be awarded based on justice.
7. Minor events in the state should not be ignored. Minor issues can turn
into bigger problems.
8. Avoid outsiders: People from outside should not be entertained much in
the State. They should be carefully watched. It should be seen that they
will mix well with the population.
9. Gain confidence of the people: The most important method to prevent
revolution is to gain the confidence of the people.
so this is all about the revolution.

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