Aristotle
Political Philosophy
ISBN13: 9780198782001ISBN10: 0198782004
Paperback,
536 pages
Mar 2002,
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Description
This book offers a systematic overview of Aristotle's conception of well-being, virtue and justice in the Nicomachean Ethics, and then explores the major themes of Politics: civic-mindedness, slavery, family, property, the common good, class conflict, the limited wisdom of the multitude, and the radically egalitarian institutions of the ideal society.Features
- Written by a leading scholar of Aristotle
- Offers an interpretation and critical examination of the modern relevance of Aristotle's work
- The only book available which critically examines the most important features of Aristotle's political thought
- Written in an accessible and engaging style for a student readership - this book offers an introductory overview that will make Aristotle come alive as a political philosopher
About the Author(s)
Richard Kraut is Morrison Professor in the Humanities at Northwestern University, US
