> The first being that ideas of past philosophers can be relevant and useful in addressing contemporary issues. True that the context might have been different

> The first being that ideas of past philosophers can be relevant and useful in addressing contemporary issues. True that the context might have been different, however if these ideas remain applicable to the society as a whole, one begins to wonder why they have not been addressed? I am thinking here of Aristotle and his political views[1] whereby he points out that democracy is a degradation of a constitutional government. Why do we not apply those ideas to our current societies? Aren't their applicable? Was Aristotle wrong? Or what went wrong? [1]=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_(Aristotle) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Politics_(Aristotle)