Much of classical political thought ascribed paramount importance to elite formation: what institutions and traditions would cultivate the best qualities in the ruling class, and curb their exorbitances. This volume consists of essays by political theorists who explore these questions in the works of aristocratic thinkers, both ancient and modern.
Richard Avramenko is director of the Arizona State University School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership.Ethan Alexander-Davey is associate professor of political science at Campbell University.