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Aristotle's Politics

By Aristotle
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Aristotle's Politics stands as one of the foundational texts in Western political philosophy, presenting the first systematic analysis of political science. This masterwork explores the nature, purpose, and organisation of the state, offering timeless insights into governance and civic life. Carnes Lord's acclaimed translation remains faithful to Aristotle's original Greek and distinctive style, rendered in clear, contemporary English. The new edition enriches the text with extensive notes, a glossary of key terms, and a thoroughly revised introduction that situates Aristotle's life and thought within the political context of his era and traces his enduring impact on political theory.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and readers interested in political theory, philosophy, and classical studies seeking an authoritative and accessible edition of a seminal work.

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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 masterwork 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 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and adds to Lord’s already extensive notes, clarifying the flow of Aristotle’s argument and identifying literary and historical references.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 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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Esteemed scholars praise this edition as the best English translation available, citing Carnes Lord's careful revisions and expanded introductory material. Robert C. Bartlett highlights its value for both students and scholars, while the Claremont Review of Books affirms Lord's version as clearly the finest rendition of Aristotle's classic work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780226921846

Publisher: The University of Chicago Press

Format: Paperback / softback

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: 15.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 482g

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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