Bibliograph

Politics, Aristotle ; translated by Ernest Barker; revised with an introduction and notes by R.F. Stalley

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Politics, Aristotle ; translated by Ernest Barker; revised with an introduction and notes by R.F. Stalley

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [xli]-xliv) and index

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maps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Politics

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

859222441

Responsibility statement

Aristotle ; translated by Ernest Barker; revised with an introduction and notes by R.F. Stalley

Series statement

Oxford world's classics

Summary

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 organized and governed. The work of one of the world's greatest philosophers, it draws on Aristotle's own great 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

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