Nicholas J Pappas 
Aristocrat, and The Community 

In two philosophical essays that provide a treatment of "causes" and the act of political founding, the characters debate questions of democracy, leadership and authority; rights, privileges and responsibility; the individual and the community. In their debates, they highlight and explore apparent contradictions and savor ironic twists of logic. The style is that of a Platonic dialogue; the language is concise, pointed, and fun.