By: ARISTOTLE (384 BCE - 322 BCE), translated by Benjamin JOWETT (1817 - 1893)
The Politics, by the ancient Greek
philosopher Aristotle, is one of the most influential texts in political
philosophy. In it, Aristotle explores the role that the political
community should play in developing the virtue of its citizens. One of
his central ideas is that "Man is a political animal," meaning that
people can only become virtuous by active participation in the political
community. Aristotle also criticizes his teacher Plato, classifies and
evaluates six different types of constitutions and political
institutions, and describes his vision of the ideal state. Aristotle's
views on women and slavery are unenlightened by today's standards, but
his work remains enduring and relevant to this day.
(Summary by Leon Mire)
(Summary by Leon Mire)
Genre(s): Political Science, Ancient
Language: English
Running Time: 9:14:50
Zip file size: 266.4MB
Catalog date: 2008-02-24
Read by: LibriVox Volunteers
Book Coordinator: Leon Mire
Meta Coordinator: Leon Mire
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