In ancient Greece, philosophers began to look at the world in a different light. They had a different way of thinking than was normal at the time. While others practiced paganism and worshiped the Olympian gods, philosophers thought about the body, the soul, and how to create a better world. The Greek philosophers are still known today and their works are still read and taught. They left a mark on this world. A topic that philosophers frequently discuss is politics and government. How could they make it less corrupt? Is the one they currently have satisfactory or could it be better? What are the different forms of government and how do they relate to the individual? Which is the best? These are some questions that Greek philosophers answered in their teachings. Plato and Aristotle are two great philosophers who formulated distinct ideas about government, which agreed on aspects such as the importance of justice, while differing on areas related to the ideal ruler. Both philosophers lived in ancient Athens with a democratic government that contrasted with their ideal governments, although Aristotle's had more similarities than Plato's had with Athens. Which government is best is subject to opinion, even if it can be argued that Aristotle's is the best. The philosophies of Plato and Aristotle on the best governments are complex, although it is possible to separate their opinions and arrange their cities in such a way that they are understandable across subjects. which they both greatly affect. Aristotle and Plato looked at the different types of government that existed in their time and dissected them to understand which ones were best. According to their understanding, they separately decided the best...... middle of paper ......n]"" Full text of "Plato's Republic [Translation by Allan Bloom]" HarperCoWmsPublishers, ndMayhew ,Robert. The Journal of Ethics, Vol. 1, no. 4 (1997), pp. 325-340 Jowett, Benjamin. "The Internet Classics Archive | Aristotle's Politics." The Archive of Internet Classics | Politics by Aristotle. Np, and Web. January 17, 2014. Yu, Jiyuan. History of Philosophy Quarterly, Vol. 18, no. 2 (April 2001), pp. 115-138 “Ancient Greek democracy”. History.com. A&E Television Networks, ndRIA 26 1 Plato and Aristotle on Tyranny and the Rule of Law - Constitutional Rights Foundation. " BRIA 26 1 Plato and Aristotle on Tyranny and the Rule of Law - Foundation of Constitutional Rights. Np, ndGoldbach, John. The Western Political Quarterly, Vol. 23, No. 1 (March 1970), pp. 197-209Yu , Jiyuan History of Philosophy Quarterly, Vol 17, No. 2 (April 2000), pp... 121-141