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An alternate meaning of Aristocracy is a foreign policy opposed to the spatially-based ''[[File:Tellur.png]]'' {{PCBA|Tellurocracy}} or [[File:Thalassocracy.png]] {{PCBA|Thalassocracy}} where the nation gains political power in the world by excellence in a field of human endeavor (or just by being very wealthy). Arguably, this is a more stable policy because it does not rely on using military force to enforce spatial dominance.
An alternate meaning of Aristocracy is a foreign policy opposed to the spatially-based ''[[File:Tellur.png]]'' {{PCBA|Tellurocracy}} or [[File:Thalassocracy.png]] {{PCBA|Thalassocracy}} where the nation gains political power in the world by excellence in a field of human endeavor (or just by being very wealthy). Arguably, this is a more stable policy because it does not rely on using military force to enforce spatial dominance.


== History ==
==History==
Aristocracies, for much of history, even on recent one, dominated almost everywhere in Europe, using their wealth and influence to get political power. Later, during the 18th century, with the rising middle class created during the [[File:Indust.png]] [[Industrialism|Industrial revolution]] produced an increase of rich business owners, which eventually got their way buying into the aristocracy, although later during the first half of the 19th century these aristocracies tended to lose power basically everywhere, likely [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia being one of the only exceptions.
Aristocracies, for much of history, even on recent one, dominated almost everywhere in Europe, using their wealth and influence to get political power. Later, during the 18th century, with the rising middle class created during the [[File:Indust.png]] [[Industrialism|Industrial revolution]] produced an increase of rich business owners, which eventually got their way buying into the aristocracy, although later during the first half of the 19th century these aristocracies tended to lose power basically everywhere, likely [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia being one of the only exceptions.
As late as 1900s many Aristocracies remained in place in countries such as [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Britain, [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany, [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Austria and [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia, but after World War I the political power of them became precarious and later in Russia, basically the only place with a strong rule of the few still in place, they were exiled by the [[File:ML.png]] [[Marxism–Leninism|Communists]].<ref>Barrington Moore, The social origins of dictatorship and democracy (1966)</ref><ref>David Cannadine, The decline and fall of the British aristocracy(1990)</ref>
As late as 1900s many Aristocracies remained in place in countries such as [[File:Cball-UK.png]] Britain, [[File:Cball-Germany.png]] Germany, [[File:Cball-Austria.png]] Austria and [[File:Cball-Russia.png]] Russia, but after World War I the political power of them became precarious and later in Russia, basically the only place with a strong rule of the few still in place, they were exiled by the [[File:ML.png]] [[Marxism–Leninism|Communists]].<ref>Barrington Moore, The social origins of dictatorship and democracy (1966)</ref><ref>David Cannadine, The decline and fall of the British aristocracy(1990)</ref>


== Personality and Behavior ==
==Personality and Behavior==
*Loves hats and fancy clothes
*Loves hats and fancy clothes
*Favorite game is Hatris
*Favorite game is Hatris
*Snobby
*Snobby
=== Stylistic Notes ===
===Stylistic Notes===
Should always be portrayed wearing one or more hats. These hats do not have to stay consistent between panels in comics.
Should always be portrayed wearing one or more hats. These hats do not have to stay consistent between panels in comics.


== How to Draw ==
==How to Draw==
{{Flag|Aristocracy flag.svg}}
{{Flag|Aristocracy flag.svg}}
Drawing Aristocracy is somewhat difficult:
Drawing Aristocracy is somewhat difficult:
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== Relationships ==
==Relationships==
=== Friends ===
===Friends===
*[[File:Nooc.png]] [[Noocracy]] - The best are usually the wisest.
*[[File:Nooc.png]] [[Noocracy]] - The best are usually the wisest.
*[[File:Technocracy.png]] [[Technocracy]] - My somewhat left-leaning grandson who has gained popularity through the Internet.
*[[File:Technocracy.png]] [[Technocracy]] - My somewhat left-leaning grandson who has gained popularity through the Internet.
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*[[File:Hans Hermann Hoppe.png]] [[Hoppeanism]] - I never thought the day would come when a libertarian would stand up for me, great to have you as an ally, Hans. The concept of the “nobilitas naturalis” is quite dazzling.
*[[File:Hans Hermann Hoppe.png]] [[Hoppeanism]] - I never thought the day would come when a libertarian would stand up for me, great to have you as an ally, Hans. The concept of the “nobilitas naturalis” is quite dazzling.


=== Frenemies ===
===Frenemies===
*[[File:Republicanismpix.png]] [[Republicanism]] - The best alternative to Aristocracy, but really seem to hate me.
*[[File:Republicanismpix.png]] [[Republicanism]] - The best alternative to Aristocracy, but really seem to hate me.
*[[File:Dem.png]] [[Democracy]] - Stupid, but not [[File:Oligarchy.png]] [[Oligarchy|the]] [[Ochlocracy|worst]] [[File:OchloAngry.png]].
*[[File:Dem.png]] [[Democracy]] - Stupid, but not [[File:Oligarchy.png]] [[Oligarchy|the]] [[Ochlocracy|worst]] [[File:OchloAngry.png]].
*[[File:Mach.png]] [[Machiavellianism]] - Sir, where is your honor?
*[[File:Mach.png]] [[Machiavellianism]] - Sir, where is your honor?


=== Enemies ===
===Enemies===
*[[File:Kak.png]] [[Kakistocracy]] - Idiots are quite possibly the worst leaders!
*[[File:Kak.png]] [[Kakistocracy]] - Idiots are quite possibly the worst leaders!
*[[File:Klep.png]] [[Kleptocracy]] - Criminals are quite possibly the second worst leaders!
*[[File:Klep.png]] [[Kleptocracy]] - Criminals are quite possibly the second worst leaders!
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*[[File:Oligarchy.png]] [[Oligarchy]] - You could say I have daddy issues.
*[[File:Oligarchy.png]] [[Oligarchy]] - You could say I have daddy issues.


== Further Information ==
==Further Information==
=== Literature ===
===Literature===
*[http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/politics.html%7C Politics] by [[File:Aristotle.png]] [[mh:philosophyball:Aristotelianism|Aristotelianism]]
*[http://classics.mit.edu/Aristotle/politics.html%7C Politics] by [[File:Aristotle.png]] [[mh:philosophyball:Aristotelianism|Aristotelianism]]
*[https://ryanfb.github.io/loebolus-data/L237.pdf The Republic] by [[File:Platon.png]] [[Noocracy|Plato]]
*[https://ryanfb.github.io/loebolus-data/L237.pdf The Republic] by [[File:Platon.png]] [[Noocracy|Plato]]
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*[https://archive.org/details/julius-evola-men-among-the-ruins Men Among the Ruins] and [http://www.cakravartin.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/Julius-Evola-Ride-the-Tiger-Survival-Manual-for-the-Aristocrats-of-the-Soul.pdf Ride the Tiger: Survival Manual for the Aristocrats of the Soul] by [[File:Superfash.png]] [[Reactionaryism|Julius Evola]] (For context, following [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/742796014364131471/747141667467034664/image0.jpg this guide] is advised)
*[https://archive.org/details/julius-evola-men-among-the-ruins Men Among the Ruins] and [http://www.cakravartin.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/Julius-Evola-Ride-the-Tiger-Survival-Manual-for-the-Aristocrats-of-the-Soul.pdf Ride the Tiger: Survival Manual for the Aristocrats of the Soul] by [[File:Superfash.png]] [[Reactionaryism|Julius Evola]] (For context, following [https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/742796014364131471/747141667467034664/image0.jpg this guide] is advised)


=== Wikipedia ===
===Wikipedia===
*[[w:Aristocracy|Aristocracy]]
*[[w:Aristocracy|Aristocracy]]
*[[w:Aristocracy (class)|Aristocratic class]]
*[[w:Aristocracy (class)|Aristocratic class]]
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*[[w:Imperial, royal and noble ranks|Imperial, royal and noble ranks]]
*[[w:Imperial, royal and noble ranks|Imperial, royal and noble ranks]]
*[[w:Aristocracy of Norway|Aristocracy of Norway]]
*[[w:Aristocracy of Norway|Aristocracy of Norway]]
=== Videos ===
===Videos===
*How to sound posh - [https://youtu.be/Nj0Rh__1kDw part one] and [https://youtu.be/-iW7HxCi5d4 part two] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwk6ifONlkvqnoMF2uyA05g Learn English with Papa Teach Me]
*How to sound posh - [https://youtu.be/Nj0Rh__1kDw part one] and [https://youtu.be/-iW7HxCi5d4 part two] by [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwk6ifONlkvqnoMF2uyA05g Learn English with Papa Teach Me]
=== Citations ===
===Citations===
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<references />


== Gallery ==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="185">
<gallery widths="185">
Aristocracy.png|Credit: [[File:Ktech-icon.png]] [[User:Konlord 44|K-Tech]], [https://www.reddit.com/r/Polcompball/comments/il3czp/peasants_smh/ Source]
Aristocracy.png|Credit: [[File:Ktech-icon.png]] [[User:Konlord 44|K-Tech]], [https://www.reddit.com/r/Polcompball/comments/il3czp/peasants_smh/ Source]

Revision as of 19:04, 8 June 2023

Aristocracy translating from Greek to Rule of the excellent or Rule of the best is a system of government where political power is concentrated within a relatively small class of formal nobility or gentry, a privileged ruling class, the aristocrats.[1]. The term derives from the greek aristokratia meaning the rule of the excellent.

In Ancient Greece it was used to describe the rule of the most qualified or the best citizens. It was used by philosophers such as Aristotle or Plato, described, as said, as the rule of the most qualified, system which was favorably compared with Monarchy, the rule of the one. In this hypothetical Aristocratic system hereditary rule would be forbidden and would only be allowed in case the children of the former Aristocrats performed in a way worth giving them this role.[2][3]

Oligarchy, although considered as a similar system because it also features the rule of the few, it differs on who these few are supposed to be. Aristocracy, as previously mentioned, features the election of the Aristocrats by who are the most qualified system, while in an Oligarchic system these few are passed hereditarily, usually among wealthy families with big political power. Oligarchy on this sense could be considered a corrupted form of Aristocracy. Plato, Xenophon and Aristotle considered Aristocracy as inherently better than the rule of the many but they still considered Democracy, or even the corrupted form of it, Mob Rule, as a better system than Oligarchy.[4][5][6][7]

An alternate meaning of Aristocracy is a foreign policy opposed to the spatially-based Tellurocracy or Thalassocracy where the nation gains political power in the world by excellence in a field of human endeavor (or just by being very wealthy). Arguably, this is a more stable policy because it does not rely on using military force to enforce spatial dominance.

History

Aristocracies, for much of history, even on recent one, dominated almost everywhere in Europe, using their wealth and influence to get political power. Later, during the 18th century, with the rising middle class created during the Industrial revolution produced an increase of rich business owners, which eventually got their way buying into the aristocracy, although later during the first half of the 19th century these aristocracies tended to lose power basically everywhere, likely Russia being one of the only exceptions. As late as 1900s many Aristocracies remained in place in countries such as Britain, Germany, Austria and Russia, but after World War I the political power of them became precarious and later in Russia, basically the only place with a strong rule of the few still in place, they were exiled by the Communists.[8][9]

Personality and Behavior

  • Loves hats and fancy clothes
  • Favorite game is Hatris
  • Snobby

Stylistic Notes

Should always be portrayed wearing one or more hats. These hats do not have to stay consistent between panels in comics.

How to Draw

Flag of Aristocracy

Drawing Aristocracy is somewhat difficult:

  1. Draw a ball
  2. Fill it with dark blue,
  3. Draw a gold fleur-de-lis (⚜) in the centre,
  4. Draw a hat (or hats),
  5. Draw the eyes and your done!
Color Name HEX RGB
Dark Blue #2A334C 42, 51, 76
Gold #E7933A 231, 147, 58


Relationships

Friends

  • Noocracy - The best are usually the wisest.
  • Technocracy - My somewhat left-leaning grandson who has gained popularity through the Internet.
  • Plutocracy - There's a reason the rich are so well off. Many aristocrats also tended to be rich. But seriously, you should grow some taste and get the bourgeoisie out of the way.
  • Hamiltonianism - That's my style!
  • Paternalistic Conservatism - Fellow believer in the principle of noblesse oblige.
  • Feudalism - He got the right idea.
  • Hoppeanism - I never thought the day would come when a libertarian would stand up for me, great to have you as an ally, Hans. The concept of the “nobilitas naturalis” is quite dazzling.

Frenemies

Enemies

Further Information

Literature

Wikipedia

Videos

Citations

  1. ↑ "Aristocracy" Oxford English Dictionary December 1989.
  2. ↑ Aristotle
  3. ↑ Plato
  4. ↑ Aristotle
  5. ↑ Plato
  6. ↑ Plato, The Statesman
  7. ↑ Xenophon
  8. ↑ Barrington Moore, The social origins of dictatorship and democracy (1966)
  9. ↑ David Cannadine, The decline and fall of the British aristocracy(1990)

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