Politics: A Treatise on Government by Aristotle

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Author Aristotle, 385 BCE-323 BCE
Translator Ellis, William, 1730-1801
Title Politics: A Treatise on Government
Note Reading ease score: 29.6 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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.)
Language English
LoC Class JC: Political science: Political theory
LoC Class PA: Language and Literatures: Classical Languages and Literature
Subject Political science -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 6762
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Most Recently Updated Jan 24, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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