Politics (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Aristotle
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Author: AristotleTranslator: Benjamin Jowett
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-11-15
ISBN: 0486414248
Number of pages: 355
Publisher: Dover Publications
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- Paperback with grey, white and black design on font
Book Reviews of Politics (Dover Thrift Editions)
Book Review: uninspiring and lacking focus
Summary: 2 Stars
I began my study of political philosophy with the best - namely Plato - so I suppose that when I began reading Aristotle's The Politics, I was optimistic. That optimism didn't last. I find that Aristotle takes many arguments for granted and ignores entirely others that would call into question some of his premises. Often while reading The Politics, I found his analysis entirely lackluster, and his criticisms of The Republic, Gorgias and Laws (all by Plato) flawed or at least overly simplistic. It's not that I'm incapable of appreciating the brand of philosophy Aristotle uses, after all I do consider myself more or less a realist. But rather I did find it lacking of vision and insight. Aristotle focuses on such parochial matters such as classifications of constitutions and mastery over slaves in the household versus statesmanship in the nation, that it never moved me or left me in deeply pensive state. Ultimately, if you want to be truly inspired - read Plato, not Aristotle.
Summary of Politics (Dover Thrift Editions)
Intellectually stimulating work describes the ideal state and ponders how it can bring about the most desirable life for its citizens. Both heavily influenced by and critical of Plato's Republic and Laws, Politics is the distillation of a lifetime of thought and observation. The great Benjamin Jowett translation.
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