Aristotle's Politics by Aristotle (English) Paperback Book

Description: Aristotle's Politics by Aristotle, Carnes Lord Presents an account of the authors life in relation to political events of his time; the character and history of his writings and of the Politics in particular; his overall conception of political science; and his impact on subsequent political thought from antiquity to the present. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description One of the fundamental works of Western political thought, Aristotles masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. For almost three decades, Carnes Lords justly acclaimed translation has served as the standard English edition. Widely regarded as the most faithful to both the original Greek and Aristotles distinctive style, it is also written in clear, contemporary English.This new edition of the Politics retains and adds to Lords already extensive notes, clarifying the flow of Aristotles argument and identifying literary and historical references. A glossary defines key terms in Aristotles philosophical-political vocabulary. Lord has made revisions to problematic passages throughout the translation in order to enhance both its accuracy and its readability. He has also substantially revised his introduction for the new edition, presenting an account of Aristotles life in relation to political events of his time; the character and history of his writings and of the Politics in particular; his overall conception of political science; and his impact on subsequent political thought from antiquity to the present. Further enhancing this new edition is an up-to-date selected bibliography. Author Biography Carnes Lord is professor of strategic leadership at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He is the author of Education and Culture in the Political Thought of Aristotle and The Modern Prince: What Leaders Need to Know Now, among other works. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Abbreviations of Aristotles Works Introduction: Aristotles Politics: Living Well and Living Together I. Six Chapters to Living Well and Living Together II. Book IV.1-2: The Four Kinds of Best and Aristotles Four Causes III. Ethics and Politics IV. What Can the Politics Tell Us About Politics? 1. Book I: Slavery and the Will to Power I. Slavery: Incomplete Actions and Incomplete Souls II. Slavery and Slavishness III. Despotism IV. Slavery, Despotism, and Human Nature V. Natural Rulers, Political and Despotic VI. Thumos: Domination and Friendship VII. Aristotles Slavery and Contemporary Problems 2. Book II: Aristotles State as a Work of Art I. The Ideal State and Its Problems II. Property and a Unified Polis III. Private Property, Ancient and Modern IV. Property versus Education as a Unifying Force V. The Modesty and Ambition of the Politics VI. Politics as Practical, not Productive VII. From the Preface to Politics to Politics Itself 3. The Justice of Book III and the Incompleteness of the Normative I. Aristotle versus Liberalism: The Right and the Good II. The Meaning of "Form" in Book III III. The Definition of "Citizen": Book III.1-3 IV. The Good Man and the Good Citizen: Book III.4-5 V. The Kinds of Constitutions: Book III.6-8 VI. Justice as Proportional to Merit: Book III.9-13 VII. The Rule of the Best versus the Rule of Law: Book III.14-18 VIII. Conclusion 4. Practical Knowledge and the Four Orientations to the Best 107 I. The Kinds of Constitutions: Book IV.3-10 II. Polity and the Best in General III. The Best in Particular Circumstances: Book IV.12-13 IV. Formal Possibilities and the Best in Particular Circumstances: Book IV.14-16 V. Conclusion 5. Factions and the Paradox of Aristotelian Practical Science I. Asymmetries, Epistemological and Ethical II. Faction and Constitutional Change III. Book V.1-4: Faction in General IV. Book V.4: A Fifth Cause? V. Book V.5-7: Faction and Particular Constitutions VI. Book V.8-9: Preservation (and Improvement?) VII. Preserving the Constitution and the Arts of Appearance VIII. Stopping Factions versus Preserving the Constitution IX. The Revolt of the Just X. Political Philosophy: Inside or Outside the Polis? XI. Philosophy and Phronesis : Logos and dthos 6. The Best Life and the Common Life I. Book VII.1 II. Nature versus Justice III. Book VII.2 IV. Book VII.3 V. Book VII.4-7 VI. Book VII.8 VII. Book VII.13 VIII. Book VIII: Virtue and Music IX. The Ideal and the Practical Conclusion: People as Political Animals Notes Works Cited Index Review "This revised edition of Aristotles Politics easily establishes it as the best available in English. By offering a longer introductory essay that grapples with the substance of Aristotles argument, a new index, revamped notes, and - most important - by revising and correcting the text, Carnes Lord has substantially improved what was already a fine rendering of Aristotles classic account of political science. A great service to students and scholars alike." (Robert C. Bartlett, cotranslator of Aristotles "Nicomachean Ethics") "Carnes Lords translation is clearly the best available." (Claremont Review of Books)" Review Quote "This revised edition of Aristotles Politics easily establishes it as the best available in English. By offering a longer introductory essay that grapples with the substance of Aristotles argument, a new index, revamped notes, and-most important-by revising and correcting the text, Carnes Lord has substantially improved what was already a fine rendering of Aristotles classic account of political science. A great service to students and scholars alike." Details ISBN0226921840 Author Carnes Lord Language English Translator Carnes Lord ISBN-10 0226921840 ISBN-13 9780226921846 Media Book Format Paperback Residence GR Birth 0384 Death 0322 Year 2013 Edition 2nd Imprint University of Chicago Press Place of Publication Chicago, IL Country of Publication United States Illustrations 2 maps Short Title ARISTOTLES POLITICS 2/E UK Release Date 2013-03-04 Publication Date 2013-03-04 NZ Release Date 2013-03-04 US Release Date 2013-03-04 Pages 320 Publisher The University of Chicago Press DEWEY 320.01 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2013-03-03 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131418144;

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