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What does it mean?
Aristotle advises that written laws should be open to amendment rather than kept forever static.
In plain terms
Laws should change when needed rather than staying the same forever.
What can you take from it?
Laws must adapt to new circumstances.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • constitutional reform
  • social change

Putting it to work

  • review outdated policies
  • advocate for reform
  • participate in elections

Questions to consider

  • When should a law change?
  • How do you balance stability and progress?

Another view

Constant change can create instability and confusion in society.

More from Aristotle

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  3. It is of the nature of desire not to be satisfied, and most men live only for the gratification of it.

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