Politics: Books I and II

Zusatztext A welcome addition to the Clarendon Aristotle series is Trevor Saunders's Aristotle! Politics Books I and II. The translation is a revision of Saunders's earlier revision of T.A. Sinclair's version for Penguin. The commentary is full and helpful! but those familiar with Saunders's work on Plato's Laws will not be surprised to discover that the great strength of this volume is the sections in Book II dealing with comparative politicalsystems. Klappentext The Politics is one of Aristotle's most important works, having had an inestimable influence on political thought up until the present day. This volume provides a clear and accurate translation of the first two books together with helpful philosophical commentary. Zusammenfassung BL Contains a clear, accurate translation of Books I and II, together with a philosophical commentaryAristotle's Politics is a key document in Western political thought; it raises and discusses many theoretical and practical political issues which are still debated today. This edition is well suited to the requirements of students, including those who do not know Greek.

Product details

• Authors: Aristotle
• Assisted by: Trevor J. Saunders (Translation)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 07.12.1995
• EAN: 9780198248927
• ISBN: 978-0-19-824892-7
• No. of pages: 202
• Series: Clarendon Aristotle Series; Clarendon Aristotle; Clarendon Aristotle Series; Clarendon Aristotle
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political theories and the history of ideas