The Politics (Oxford World's Classics) - Softcover

Aristotle

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0199538735 ISBN 13: 9780199538737

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2009

Synopsis

The Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and it raises issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about the ways in which human societies are organized and governed.

The work of one of the world's greatest philosophers, it draws on Aristotle's own great knowledge of the political and constitutional affairs of the Greek cities. By examining the way societies are run - from households to city states - Aristotle establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld.

For this edition Sir Ernest Barker's fine translation, which has been widely used for nearly half a century, has been extensively revised to meet the needs of the modern reader. The accessible introduction and clear notes by R F Stalley examine the historical and philosophical background of the work and discuss its significance for modern political thought.
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About the Author

Richard Stalley is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Glasgow University.

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0199538735
• ISBN 13: 9780199538737
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 480