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Title: Politics: A Treatise on Government
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary: "Politics: A Treatise on Government" by Aristotle is a philosophical treatise analyzing the concept of political systems and governance, likely written in the late 4th century BC. This foundational work explores the nature of cities, society, and the roles of citizens and governments, examining the relationship between ethics and politics, and how ideal forms of government can be attained. The opening of Aristotle's work sets the stage for his exploration of political philosophy by discussing the fundamental purpose of society and the city, emphasizing that every city must exist for a good purpose. He introduces the idea that legislation is essential in crafting a society conducive to a good life, positioning the legislator as a critical figure who should use knowledge and experience to govern effectively. Aristotle differentiates between political governance and other forms of authority, like monarchy and familial rule, stressing that a city is more complex than a household. The early chapters offer a definition of what constitutes a city, the natural roles within it, and the importance of establishing just governance, paving the way for a detailed discussion of various political systems in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aristotle, 385 BCE-323 BCE
Translator: Ellis, William, 1730-1801
EBook No.: 6762
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 2317
Language: English
Subject: Political science -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Political science: Political theory
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Politics: A Treatise on Government
Credits: Produced by Eric Eldred, and David Widger
Summary: "Politics: A Treatise on Government" by Aristotle is a philosophical treatise analyzing the concept of political systems and governance, likely written in the late 4th century BC. This foundational work explores the nature of cities, society, and the roles of citizens and governments, examining the relationship between ethics and politics, and how ideal forms of government can be attained. The opening of Aristotle's work sets the stage for his exploration of political philosophy by discussing the fundamental purpose of society and the city, emphasizing that every city must exist for a good purpose. He introduces the idea that legislation is essential in crafting a society conducive to a good life, positioning the legislator as a critical figure who should use knowledge and experience to govern effectively. Aristotle differentiates between political governance and other forms of authority, like monarchy and familial rule, stressing that a city is more complex than a household. The early chapters offer a definition of what constitutes a city, the natural roles within it, and the importance of establishing just governance, paving the way for a detailed discussion of various political systems in subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Aristotle, 385 BCE-323 BCE
Translator: Ellis, William, 1730-1801
EBook No.: 6762
Published: Oct 1, 2004
Downloads: 2317
Language: English
Subject: Political science -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Political science: Political theory
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.