The Issue of Education within the Context of Individual and State in Aristotle's Philosophy

Aristotle deals with the concept of education from the viewpoint of both individual and state by looking at the qualities that he considers human-specific. According to him, human being who is by nature a "social animal" can attain a better life only in society and state. On the other hand, the aim of the individual is to achieve the better life. In this regard, human beings need a good society and a good state. Training of persons is a key to achieve their good life and the state should supply this training. Aristotle, who argues that the state is responsible for the public education, answers the question of how a person should be trained by considering different perspectives. This study attempts to indicate how Aristotle deals with the concept of education within the context of individual and state.