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The Politics

By Aristotle
Series: Oxford World's Classics
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The Politics by Aristotle is a foundational text in political philosophy that explores how human societies—from households to city states—are organised and governed. Drawing on Aristotle's deep understanding of Greek political and constitutional life, it analyses various forms of government and how successful constitutions can be established and maintained. This edition features Sir Ernest Barker's renowned translation, extensively revised for clarity, along with an accessible introduction and detailed notes by R F Stalley that connect Aristotle's ideas to both their historical context and modern political thought.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This edition is ideal for students and scholars of political philosophy, classical studies, and anyone interested in the enduring questions of governance and society. Its clear translation and comprehensive notes also make it suitable for general readers keen on understanding the roots of political thought.

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The Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and it raises issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about the ways in which human societies are organised and governed.

The work of one of the world's greatest philosophers, it draws on Aristotle's own extensive knowledge of the political and constitutional affairs of the Greek cities. By examining the way societies are run—from households to city-states—Aristotle establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld.

For this edition, Sir Ernest Barker's fine translation, which has been widely used for nearly half a century, has been extensively revised to meet the needs of the modern reader. The accessible introduction and clear notes by R. F. Stalley examine the historical and philosophical background of the work and discuss its significance for modern political thought.

ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years, Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Greece and Rome Reviews praises Stalley's extensive revision of the translation, highlighting the enhanced clarity in conveying Aristotle's original Greek text and its interpretation. The edition is described as a distinguished addition to the Oxford World's Classics series, noted for its scholarly quality.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780199538737

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 February 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oxford University Press

Illustration: 1 map

Contributors:

  • Translated by the late Sir Ernest Barker
  • Revised by R. F. Stalley

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 330g

Pages: 480

Collections

Aristotle Education & Reference Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Politics & Current Affairs Series: Oxford World's Classics

About the Author

Richard Stalley is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Glasgow University.

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