Politics: Books I and II

By:

* Aristotle

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Paperback / softback

Series:

Clarendon Aristotle Series

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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 'political 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.

Release date NZ

December 7th, 1995

Author

* Aristotle

Audience

Professional & Vocational

Contributor

Translated by Trevor J. Saunders

Pages

210

Series

Clarendon Aristotle Series

Dimensions

137x214x14

ISBN-13

9780198248941

Product ID

2396080

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