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Politics: A Treatise on Government

Author
Aristotle
Series
World Classics
Language
English
Length
246 pages
ISBN
9781911429982
Published
21 June 2016
Imprint
Adelphi Press
  • political philosophy
  • governance
  • justice
  • society
  • citizenship
  • political systems
  • virtue
  • Western thought
  • classical philosophy
  • human nature

Description

This profound exploration delves into the nature of human societies, governance, and the pursuit of the good life. Aristotle meticulously analyzes various political systems, the role of citizens, and the virtues necessary for a just society. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the principles underpinning modern political theory and the quest for justice.

Author

Aristotle was an influential philosopher and polymath who lived in Ancient Greece. He was a student of Plato and is widely regarded as one of the most important thinkers in history, pioneering the fields of aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, politics, and science. His works were instrumental in the development of Western thought and have been a major source of inspiration throughout the ages.

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