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Commentary on Aristotle's Politics

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Commentary on Aristotle's Politics by Thomas Aquinas offers an in-depth analysis and interpretation of Aristotle's political philosophy. Aquinas explores the nature of human society, governance structures, and the role of the state in achieving the common good. By synthesising Aristotle's ideas with Christian theology, Aquinas provides a unique perspective on ethical governance and justice.
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Commentary on Aristotle's Politics

The first complete translation into modern English of Aquinas' unfinished comentary on Aristotle's Politics , this translation follows the definitive Leonine text of Aquinas and moreover reproduces in English those passages of William of Moerbeck's famous translation of the Politics from which Aquinas worked.

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Offering the first complete translation into modern English of Aquinas' unfinished commentary on Aristotle's Politics, this translation follows the definitive Leonine text of Aquinas and reproduces in English those passages of William of Moerbeke's exacting yet elliptical translation of the Politics from which Aquinas worked. Bekker numbers have been added to passages from the Politics for easy reference.

Students of the history of political thought will welcome this study of a great classic, a commentary by a student of Aristotle who is also a great political theorist in his own right.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780872208698

Publisher: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 March 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc

Illustration: none

Contributors:

  • Translated by Richard J. Regan, S. J.
  • Translated by Richard J. Regan, S. J.

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 284g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Richard J. Regan is a Research Professor of Political Science, Fordham University.

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