The Arguments Against MonarchyThe idea that monarchy is the ideal form of government is an error. Al-Farabi's and Aquinas' ideas about government are erroneous and filled with irreparable gaps. In modern times, the idea of ​​a monarchy has become counterintuitive and counterproductive. A democratic republic combined with an educated and empowered middle class is the solution to the dilemma of how to create the perfect government. Although the ideas of Arab philosophers are interesting, their ideas about the perfection of monocratic government are being overtaken by both new technology and new ideas. Al-Farabi says that “the purpose of man’s existence is that he attain supreme happiness (Bailey 285). » Al-Farabi's fixation is on what constitutes the ideal "virtuous city." In his ideal city, a supreme ruler with vast knowledge commands and directs the subordinate classes. Al-Farabi exposes what constitutes an ignorant city. He says that a bad society is too obsessed with “bare necessities,” “wealth,” “sensual pleasures,” fame, “domination,” or “freedom” (Bailey 289). According to Al-Farabi, the ideal society is led by someone who can deal with societal problems or “weeds” (Bailey 289). Al-Farabi argues for a strictly monocratic government, led by someone who can resist temptation. Thomas Aquinas believes that “tyranny is more likely to develop from the rule of many than from that of a single person. Therefore, monarchy is preferable (Aquinas 21). » Thomas Aquinas believes that “dissensions between leaders lead to general dissensions”. He believes that “almost all governments of the many have entered into tyranny, as the case of the Roman republic demonstrates (Aquinas 23).” Thomas Aquinas compares the king to the captain in the middle of paper ......lta (ed.), URL = .Thomas and Paul E. Sigmund. Saint Thomas Aquinas on politics and ethics. New York: Norton, 1988. Contributors Print.Wikipedia. “Monarchy abolished.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, February 14, 2012. Web. February 15, 2012. Wikipedia Contributors. "List of countries by date of transition to the republican system of government." Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, February 14, 2012. Web. February 15, 2012. Wikipedia Contributors. “Plato’s five regimes.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, February 2, 2012. Web. February 15, 2012. Wikipedia Contributors. “Social contract.” Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wikipedia, TheFree Encyclopedia, February 14, 2012. Web. February 15. 2012.