Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics” and Plato’s “Republic”: Comparison

Discuss the comparison of Aristotle’s “Nicomachean Ethics” and Plato’s “Republic.”

Compare and contrast the political actors envisioned and advocated for in the “Nicomachean Ethics” and the “Republic,” with special attention paid to the role of virtue (and virtues) and what type of knowledge is needed for rulers. Which, if either of these, do you prefer? And provide a justification for your position (Aristotle’s, Plato’s, neither, or a combination of the two).