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Aristotle's Politics

By Aristotle
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Aristotle's Politics is the foundational text of Western political philosophy, presenting the first comprehensive analysis of political science. This masterwork explores the nature of the polis, governance, citizenship, and justice, weaving together philosophical inquiry with practical considerations. The latest edition, translated by Carnes Lord, offers a faithful and clear version of the original Greek, enhanced with extensive notes, a glossary of key terms, and a revised introduction that situates Aristotle's thought within his historical and political context.
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This edition is ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in political philosophy, classical studies, and the historical development of political thought.

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Presents an account of the author's 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.

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One of the fundamental works of Western political thought, Aristotle’s Politics is the first systematic treatise on the science of politics. For almost three decades, Carnes Lord’s justly acclaimed translation has served as the standard English edition. Widely regarded as the most faithful to both the original Greek and Aristotle’s distinctive style, it is also written in clear, contemporary English.

This new edition of the Politics retains and adds to Lord’s already extensive notes, clarifying the flow of Aristotle’s argument and identifying literary and historical references. A glossary defines key terms in Aristotle’s 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 Aristotle’s 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.

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Scholars praise this edition as the finest English translation, highlighting Carnes Lord's thorough revisions and detailed introductory essay that deepen understanding of Aristotle's arguments. The text's accuracy and readability have been significantly improved, making it highly valuable for both students and academics. The Claremont Review of Books calls it "clearly the best available."

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226921839

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 March 2013

Country: United States

Imprint: University of Chicago Press

Edition: 2nd Revised edition

Contributors:

  • Translated by Carnes Lord

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 2.0mm

Width: 17.0mm

Height: 24.0mm

Weight: 567g

Pages: 320

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Aristotle Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs

About the Author

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.

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