Title: The Politics Of Aristotle; With An Introduction, Two Prefatory Essays And Notes Critical And Explanatory (Volume Iv) Essay On Constitutions Books Vi-Viii Text And Notes
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Publication Date: 2020
Language: English
ISBN 10: 9354218296
ISBN 13: 9789354218293
Binding: Paperback
Condition: New
Dimensions: 15.24 centimeters width by 4.37 centimeters height by 22.86 centimeters depth
Weight: 1125 grams

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Aristotle dissects the polis with uncompromising clarity. A pivotal exploration of constitutions and civic life. Read it with careful attention. This edition gathers Books VI-VIII, the Essay on Constitutions, presented with an introduction, two prefatory essays and critical and explanatory notes by L. Newman. An annotated political work grounded in ancient Greek texts, it delivers authoritative yet readable aristotelian politics analysis: dense argument is made approachable without flattening its complexity. The editorial apparatus elucidates technical terminology and institutional practice, drawing a clear line from Aristotle's observations to the theory of constitutions debated by later thinkers. Detailed notes clarify textual difficulties, offer historical context and signpost relevant philosophical cross-currents, so that scholars and general readers alike can follow the logic of constitutional argument. Students of political science and anyone using it as an academic philosophy reference will value the care given to annotation; for those new to classical political philosophy the essays and commentary provide an excellent orientation. The Politics sits at the heart of classical era philosophy and remains essential for ancient Greece studies and any Plato and Aristotle comparison. Casual readers interested in government forms study will appreciate Aristotle's trenchant descriptions of civic institutions, while seminar groups and researchers will find the accompanying notes an indispensable aid to discussion. Collectors and libraries will prize the restored scholarship and the book's shelf presence beside volumes of the Cambridge classics collection. Whether consulted for coursework, research, or quiet study, this edition combines scholarly rigour with readable presentation and stands as a compelling statement of classic political philosophy. Ideal for political science students, classic-literature collectors and connoisseurs of annotated political works, it will sit equally well in a study or a seminar room. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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