The Metaphysics: translated by John H. McMahon - Softcover

Aristotle; John H. McMahin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0879756713 ISBN 13: 9780879756710

Publisher: Prometheus, 1991

Synopsis

Aristotle's Politics is a key document in Western political thought. In these first two books Aristotle shows his complete mastery of political theory and practice, and raises many crucial issues 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. Acquisition and exchange are natural, but not trading for profit. In Book II he launches a sharp attack on Plato's two 'utopias', the Republic and the Laws, and also criticizes three historical states reputed to be well governed: Sparta, Crete, and Carthage. This volume contains a close translation of these two books, together with a philosophical commentary. It is well suited to the requirements of readers who do not know Greek.

About this title

From the Author:

A few quick notes on interpretation of my work.
Just wanted all of you to know that I, Aristotle, am indeed live and well...well, sorta. My soul lives on inside this box, this computer. I have learned to speak binary as well as English, and I think that the Internet is a great spot for fun.

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About this edition

• Publisher: Prometheus
• Publication date: 1991
• ISBN 10: 0879756713
• ISBN 13: 9780879756710
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328