Aristotle's Politics: Books 1, 3, 4, 7, The Text Of Bekker (1877) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436965552)

Aristotle's Politics is a collection of five books that explore the concept of politics and government in ancient Greece. This particular edition includes only four of the books (1, 3, 4, and 7) and is based on the text edited by August Immanuel Bekker in 1877. In the first book, Aristotle discusses the nature of the state and its purpose, as well as the different types of government and their advantages and disadvantages. Book 3 focuses on the different types of constitutions and how they can be changed or reformed. Book 4 delves into the concept of citizenship and the role of the individual in the state. Finally, Book 7 examines the ideal state and how it can be achieved. Aristotle discusses the importance of education, the role of the ruling class, and the concept of justice. Throughout the books, Aristotle uses examples from ancient Greek city-states to illustrate his points and provide practical applications. Overall, Aristotle's Politics is a foundational work in political philosophy and continues to be studied and debated by scholars today. This edition provides a faithful representation of the original text, making it a valuable resource for students and researchers in the field.Together With Short Introductory Essays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Aristotle
ISBN-10: 1436965551
ISBN-13: 9781436965552
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 08/18/2008
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d