David keyt presents a clear and accurate new translation of these books, together with a commentary which also supplies a key to aristotle s many historical references. The blackwell companion to philosophy, second edition edited by nicholas bunnin and eric tsuijames 2. This clear and accurate exposition of greek political thought offers a comprehensive exploration of the works of plato and aristotle. The cambridge companion to aristotle in searchworks catalog. Summary and analysis of aristotles politics all associations are formed with the aim of achieving some good. Aristotle begins by revealing the teleological assumptions that underlie his analysis. The book focuses on the most important and influential of aristotles philosophical thinking. Sir ernest barker, in his preface to this edition, describes the kind of translation which he feels is needed by the englishspeakingworld. By examining the way societies are runfrom households to city statesaristotle establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld. Since then we propose to inquire what civil society is of all others best for those who have it in their power to live entirely as they wish, it is. David keyt presents a clear and accurate new translation of these books, together with a commentary which also supplies a key to aristotles many historical references. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics rakuten kobo.
Home books the cambridge companion to aristotles politics the. Yet among barbarians the female and the slave have the same rank. Politics is still relevant today i think and one can learn a lot from aristotle. The greek citystate, or polis, is the most general association in the greek world, containing all other associations, such as families and trade associations. The end of the nicomachean ethics declared that the inquiry into ethics necessarily follows into politics, and the two works are frequently considered to be parts of a larger treatise, or perhaps connected lectures, dealing with the philosophy of human affairs. What form of political community is best of all for those who are most able to realize their ideal of life. Aug 29, 20 buy the cambridge companion to aristotles politics cambridge companions to philosophy by deslauriers, marguerite isbn. It should be noted that greek political thought and their concept of the polity body politic is profoundly dissimilar from postmedieval political thought in the west. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Enter a perseus citation to go to another section or work.
Lord also outlines aristotles conception of political science, tracing its relation to theoretical science on the one hand and to ethics on the other. After an opening exploration of the relation between aristotles ethics and his politics, the central chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the politics, taking up questions such as the role of reason in legitimizing rule, the common good, justice, slavery, private property, citizenship, democracy and deliberation, unity, conflict, law and authority, and education. Teleology is the philosophical study of design and purpose. What are the underlying principles of good and bad elements of different theoretical and actual regimes. Books v and vi of aristotle s politics constitute a manual on practical politics. Oct 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics cambridge companions to philosophy marguerite deslauriers. Teleology is the philosophical study of design and pu. A companion to bioethics edited by helga kuhse and peter singer 16. Politics oxford worlds classics 9780199538737 by aristotle and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aristotles nicomachean ethics is the first and arguably most important treatise on ethics in western philosophy.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cambridge companion to aristotle s politics cambridge companions to philosophy. Widely regarded as the most faithful to both the original greek and aristotles distinctive style, it is also written in clear. This volume contains a clear and accurate translation of the last two books of aristotle s politics, together with a philosophical commentary. This volume contains a clear and accurate translation of the last two books of aristotles politics, together with a philosophical commentary. The contributors to this volume do not attempt to disguise the nature of that difficulty, but at the same time they offer a clear exposition of the central philosophical concerns in his work. An introductory chapter provides an account of aristotle s life, and then guides the reader through the complex subject of what aristotle actually wrote as a basis for characterising his philosophical development. The cambridge companion to aristotle s politics cambridge companions to philosophy kindle edition by deslauriers, marguerite, destree, pierre. The title of the politics literally means the things concerning the polis.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Wiley also publishes its books in a variety of electronic formats. The cambridge companion to aristotle cambridge companions to. We must therefore examine not only this but other constitutions, both such as actually exist in wellgoverned states, and any theoretical forms which are held in esteem. The cambridge companion to aristotle cambridge companions. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics cambridge. It includes essays on aristotles logic, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of science and science generally, and psychology, poetics, rhetoric, and politics. Buy the cambridge companion to aristotles politics cambridge companions to philosophy by deslauriers, marguerite isbn. The cambridge companion to hume cambridge companions to philosophy, the cambridge companion to sartre, the cambridge companion to hannah arendt cambr. Read the cambridge companion to aristotles politics by available from rakuten kobo. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The papers in this volume have been collected together with a view to providing a comprehensive companion to the politics.
Aristotle s politics is generally considered to be a founding text of western political philosophy. Abbreviations of aristotles works xviii part i aristotles life and works 1 1 aristotles life 3. It remains to this day a compelling reflection on the best sort of human life and continues to inspire contemporary thought and debate. Introduction the cambridge companion to aristotles politics. Aristotle s politics is divided into eight books which are each further divided into chapters. The cambridge companion to aristotles nicomachean ethics. The cambridge companion to aristotle s politics edited by marguerite deslauriers august 20 skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. A companion to the philosophers edited by robert l. Cambridge core ancient philosophy the cambridge companion to aristotles politics edited by marguerite deslauriers skip to main content accessibility help we use cookies to distinguish you from other users and to provide you with a better experience on our websites. Aristotles political theory stanford encyclopedia of philosophy. Polis exists by natural forms of association in response to natural human. A companion to cognitive science edited by william bechtel and george graham 15.
Students of political science and the history of western philosophy will appreciate its insights into the sources of state power, the nature of political organization, the aims of the state, citizenship, justice, law, and related concepts. Indeed the neglect of this in states is injurious to their constitutions. Aristotles political theory stanford encyclopedia of. After an opening exploration of the relation between aristotles ethics and his politics, the central chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the politics, taking up questions such as. A companion to feminist philosophy edited by alison m. One of the fundamental works of western political thought, aristotles masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. Email your librarian or administrator to recommend adding this book to your organisations collection. Subsequent chapters cover aristotles writings on logic, metaphysics, science, psychology, ethics, politics, rhetoric, and poetics. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics request pdf. It defines mans relationship to the state, the nature of political community, the mechanisms of justice and a critique of the political conditions of the time. In conclusion, he briefly traces the subsequent history and influence of the politics up to modern times. Aristotles politics is a work of political philosophy. This volume of essays offers fresh interpretations of aristotles key work and opens new paths for students and scholars to explore. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or.
For almost three decades, carnes lords justly acclaimed translation has served as the standard english edition. Buy the cambridge companion to aristotle cambridge companions to philosophy by barnes, jonathan isbn. Translatorcarnes lord and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Aristotle is one of the greatest thinkers in the western tradition, but also one of the most difficult. It is designed for both professionals and students, including those who do not know greek. The internet classics archive politics by aristotle. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics by marguerite. An introductory chapter provides an account of aristotles life, and then guides the reader through the complex subject of what aristotle actually wrote as a basis for characterising his philosophical development. It includes essays on aristotles logic, metaphysics, ethics, philosophy of science and science generally, and psychology. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Unlike most philosophers, aristotles political experience is undeniable as he was tutor of alexander the great, king of macedonias. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics edited by marguerite deslauriers, pierre destree.
Yet aristotle s politics is still relevant today in my opinion. As a key document in western political thought politics raises and discusses many theoretical and practical political issues which are still debated today. Ronald polansky has enlisted an outstanding cast of specialists to provide the reader with a truly comprehensive introduction to this great work, suitable for. It defines man s relationship to the state, the nature of political community, the mechanisms of justice and a critique of the political conditions of the time. David charles, oxford university aristotle s nicomachean ethics is one of the most influential works in the history of ethics, and thus an ideal candidate for a cambridge companion.
Reading aristotles nicomachean ethics and politics as a single course of lectures. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics, cambridge. Along with his teacher plato, aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political theory. Sep 30, 20 one of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotle s politics is a treatise in practical philosophy, intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for virtuous and selfsufficient lives for the citizens of a state. Aristotles politics arguably the foundational text of western political theory, aristotles politics has become one of the most widely and carefully studied works in ethical and political philosophy. He says that all political associations are formed as a result of deliberate human acts and are designed with the aim of achieving a particular good.
A companion to aristotles politics in searchworks catalog. One of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotles politics is a treatise in practical philosophy, intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for. After an opening exploration of the relation between aristotle s ethics and his politics, the central chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the politics, taking up questions such as. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics edited by.
Aristotle s nicomachean ethics is the first and arguably most important treatise on ethics in western philosophy. Mar 29, 20 one of the fundamental works of western political thought, aristotles masterwork is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. Of course, you will find faults in some of aristotles opinions for instance, he thought that slaves were live property, and that slavery was a natural institution, but you cannot ignore that most of his book is as relevant today as it was when he wrote it. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics book. This companion addresses themes in the politics such as ethics, household relations, private property, slavery, the common good, justice, democratic deliberation, war and education. Less studied is the role that phronesis plays in aristotles political. One of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotle s politics is a treatise in practical ph.
As such, the citystate must aim at achieving the highest good. Vs plato, aristotle has nurtured his political power while coasting in attending as plato and his political theories. Politics paperback aristotle oxford university press. Aristotle s politics, along with plato s republic, constitutes the fountainhead of social and political theory. Again, in books viiviii, aristotle describes the ideal constitution in which the. Cambridge companions to philosophy series by david fate norton. Read the cambridge companion to aristotle s politics by available from rakuten kobo. After an opening exploration of the relation between aristotle s ethics and his politics, the central chapters follow the sequence of the eight books of the politics, taking up questions such as the role of reason in legitimizing rule, the common good, justice, slavery, private property, citizenship, democracy and deliberation, unity, conflict. Report wise citizens and other arguments for the defense of. Approaches and methods vary and the volume editor has not imposed any single. Aristotles politics is divided into eight books which are each further divided into chapters. The political thought of plato and aristotle rakuten kobo. Feb 15, 2010 lord also outlines aristotles conception of political science, tracing its relation to theoretical science on the one hand and to ethics on the other. In the cambridge companion to aristotles politics, ed.
In this companion, distinguished scholars offer new perspectives on the work and its themes. Some reflections on book 3, chapter 11 of aristotles politics. Part i our urpose is to consider what form of political community is best of all for those who are most able to realize their ideal of life. One of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotles politics is a treatise in practical philosophy, intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for virtuous and selfsufficient lives for the citizens of a state. Click anywhere in the line to jump to another position. The nicomachean ethics by aristotle, poetics by aristotle, politics by aristotle, metaphysics by aristotle, and the art of rh. This cambridge companion to aristotle has essays by preeminent scholars in the field. We must therefore look at the elements of which the state is composed, in order that we may see in what the different kinds of rule differ from one another, and whether any scientific result can be attained about each one of them. One of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotles politics is. Hide browse bar your current position in the text is marked in blue.
Aristotles politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, raising issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about how human societies are organized and governed. But if the syllogistic is the most brilliant part of aristotles. Full search options are on the right side and top of the page. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics marguerite deslauriers, pierre destree one of the most influential works in the history of political theory, aristotles politics is a treatise in practical philosophy, intended to inform legislators and to create the conditions for virtuous and selfsufficient lives for the citizens of a state. Characteristics and problems of aristotles politics. This cambridge companion includes twenty essays by leading scholars of aristotle and ancient philosophy that cover the major. Books v and vi of aristotles politics constitute a manual on practical politics. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Aristotle s politics is a work of political philosophy. It is intended to guide readers towards a proper understanding of this classic text in the history of political thought.