Books V and VI of Aristotle's Politics constitute a manual on practical politics. In the fifth book Aristotle examines the causes of faction and constitutional change and suggests remedies for political instability. In the sixth book he offers practical advice to the statesman who wishes to establish, preserve, or reform a democracy or an oligarchy.
He discusses many political issues, theoretical and practical, which are still widely debated today--revolution and reform, democracy and tyranny, freedom and equality. David Keyt presents a clear and accurate new translation of these books, together with a commentary which, though primarily philosophical, also supplies a key to Aristotle's many historical references. It is intended to guide readers towards a proper understanding of this classic text in the history of political thought, and does not assumes knowledge of Greek or of ancient history and politics.
| ISBN: | 9780198235354 |
| Publication date: | 21st January 1999 |
| Author: | Aristotle, David Keyt |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 265 pages |
| Series: | Clarendon Aristotle Series |
| Genres: |
Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Literary essays Political science and theory |
Books V and VI of Aristotle's Politics constitute a manual on practical politics. In the fifth book Aristotle examines the causes of faction and constitutional change and suggests remedies for political instability.
Politics features in the following genres: Literary studies: ancient, classical and medieval, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Literary essays, Political science and theory
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Politics was written by Aristotle, David Keyt and published by Oxford University Press an imprint of OUP OXFORD
Politics has 265 pages
Yes it is part of Clarendon Aristotle Series series
£114.75, reduced from £127.50. Not Available.