Politics: Books I and II (Hardcover)

This volume contains a clear and accurate translation of the first two books of Aristotle's Politics , together with a philosophical commentary. The Politics is a key document in Western political thought. In these first two books, Aristotle shows his mastery of political theory and practice, and raises many theoretical and practical political issues which are still with us today. In Book I, he argues vigorously for a political theory based on 'nature'. By nature, man is a ' poli tical animal', one naturally fitted for life in a polis or state. Some people, however, are natural slaves; and women are by nature subordinate to men. Exchange and acquisition are natural, but not trading for profit. In Book II, by contrast, he sharply attacks Plato's two 'utopias', the Republic and the Laws , and also attacks three historical states reputed to be well-governed - Sparta, Crete, and Carthage. This volume is well suited to the requirements of students, including those who do not know Greek. This book is intended for undergraduate students of ancient philosophy, political philosophy, politics, and classics; graduates and scholars in these fields.

General

Imprint:	Clarendon Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Clarendon Aristotle Series
Release date:	December 1995
First published:	December 1995
Authors:	Aristotle
Translators:	Trevor J. Saunders (late Professor of Greek)
Dimensions:	224 x 144 x 18mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	202
ISBN-13:	978-0-19-824892-7
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > Ancient Western philosophy to c 500 > General Promotions
LSN:	0-19-824892-X
Barcode:	9780198248927

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