Aristotle's Politics: Books One, Three, Four, And Seven (1877)

Aristotle's Politics: Books One, Three, Four, and Seven is a philosophical text written by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle. It was originally published in 1877 and contains a selection of four books from Aristotle's larger work on political philosophy. The first book focuses on the nature of political communities and the different forms of government that can exist within them. Aristotle discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each type of government, including democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy. Book Three explores the concept of citizenship and the role of the individual in the state. Aristotle discusses the importance of education and the development of virtue in creating a strong and just society. Book Four examines the different types of constitutions and the factors that contribute to their success or failure. Aristotle also discusses the importance of a strong middle class in maintaining a stable government. Finally, Book Seven delves into the concept of justice and the different types of justice that exist within a society. Aristotle explores the relationship between justice and equality, and the importance of fairness in creating a just society. Overall, Aristotle's Politics: Books One, Three, Four, and Seven is a comprehensive exploration of political philosophy and the factors that contribute to a successful and just society. It remains a significant work in the field of political theory and is still widely studied and debated today.Together With Short Introductory Essays By A. Lang.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.