The Politics by Aristotle (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Politics by Aristotle Presents an analysis based on a study of over 150 city constitutions, covering a range of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best - both ideally and in particular circumstances - and how they may be maintained. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In "The Politics" Aristotle addresses the questions that lie at the heart of political science. How should society be ordered to ensure the happiness of the individual? Which forms of government are best and how should they be maintained? By analyzing a range of city constitutions - oligarchies, democracies and tyrannies - he seeks to establish the strengths and weaknesses of each system, and to decide which are the most effective, in theory and in practice. A hugely significant work, which has influenced thinkers as diverse as Thomas Aquinas and Machiavelli, "The Politics" remains an outstanding commentary on fundamental political issues and concerns, and provides fascinating insights into the workings and attitudes of the Greek city-state. Author Biography Aristotle was born at Stagira, in the dominion of the kings of Macedonia, in 384 BC. For twenty years he studied at Athens in the Academy of Plato. Some time later, became the tutor of young Alexander The Great. His writings have profoundly affectedthe whole course of ancient and medieval philosophy.T. A. Sinclair was Professor of Greek at the Queens University of Belfast for 27 years.Trevor J. Saunders is Professor of Greek at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Table of Contents Translators introduction, T.A. Sinclair: Aristotles life and work; Aristotles politics in the past; Aristotles politics today. Revisers introduction, T.J. Saunders: a modern report on the politics; teaching and research in the Lyceum; the contents and structure of "The Politics"; Aristotles philosophical assumptions; why read "The Politics"; the revised translation - principles of revision, translation of key terms, refractory terms, italicized prefaces to chapters, numerical references. "The Politics" Book 1: the state of an association; the state exists by nature - the two "pairs", formation of the household, formation of the village, formation of the state, the state and the individual; the household and its slaves; the slave as a tool; slavery as part of a universal natural pattern; the relation between legal and natural slavery; the nature of rule over slaves; the natural method of acquiring goods; natural and unnatural methods of acquiring goods; the proper limits of household - management - the unnaturalness of money-lending; some practical considerations - especially on the creation of monopoly; brief analysis of the authority of husband and father; morality and efficiency in the household. Book 2: introduction to ideal states - how far should sharing go?; extreme unity in Platos "Republic"; extreme unity is impractical; further objections to community of wives and children; the ownership of property; criticisms of Platos laws; the constitution of Phaleas; the constitution of Hippodamus; criticisms of Spartan constitution the Helots. (Part contents) Details ISBN0140444211 Author Aristotle Short Title POLITICS REV/E Pages 512 Publisher Penguin Books Edition Description Revised Series Penguin Classics Language English Translator T.A. Sinclair ISBN-10 0140444211 ISBN-13 9780140444216 Media Book DEWEY 320.011 Year 1981 Publication Date 1981-11-30 Place of Publication London Alternative 9781599128412 Illustrations notes, bibliography, glossary, index Birth 384 Death 322 B.C. Edition 1st Tag pengblackclassics Format Paperback Affiliation Chief, Division of Ophthalmology, Evanston Northwestern Healthcare, Pr Residence GR Translated from Greek Imprint Penguin Classics DOI 10.1604/9780140444216 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 1981-09-17 US Release Date 1981-11-19 Country of Publication United Kingdom NZ Release Date 1982-05-31 AU Release Date 1982-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:671790;

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