Man is by nature a political animal.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans are inherently social beings designed to live in political communities.
- In plain terms
- People are naturally meant to live in societies.
- What can you take from it?
- Politics and community are innate to human nature.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you wired for society?
Another view
It downplays individualism and solitude.
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