Aristotle's Politics: Books I, III, IV, VII

By Aristotle, Aristóteles, Immanuel Bekker

Book Overview

Aristotle's Politics: Books I, III, IV, VII is a collection of four books written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. The book is a detailed examination of political theory and practice in ancient Greece. It covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of the state, the best form of government, the role of the citizen, and the relationship between the individual and the community. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of political theory. Book I sets out Aristotle's basic principles of political theory, including the idea that the state exists for the common good of its citizens. Book III explores the different forms of government, including monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. Book IV examines the role of the citizen in the state, and Book VII discusses the ideal state and the best form of government. Throughout the book, Aristotle draws on examples from ancient Greek politics and society to illustrate his arguments. He also engages with the ideas of other philosophers, including Plato and Socrates. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it a valuable resource for students and scholars of political theory and philosophy.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116310163X
• ISBN13: 9781163101636
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"