Politics

by Aristotle

Classics (Greek & Latin Antiquity)Political Science Ancient

30 chapters9h 14mEnglish1885

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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)

Chapters (30)

1Book One, Sections I-V

1041

2Book One, Sections VI-IX

1125

3Book One, Sections X-XIII

1010

4Book Two, Sections I-IV

1039

5Book Two, Sections V-VI

1277

6Book Two, Sections VII-VIII

1098

7Book Two, Sections IX-X

1211

8Book Two, Sections XI-XII

859

9Book Three, Sections I-IV

1024

10Book Three, Sections V-IX

1143

11Book Three, Sections X-XIII

1288

12Book Three, Sections XIV-XVIII

1350

13Book Four, Sections I-IV

1465

14Book Four, Sections V-X

1074

15Book Four, Sections XI-XIII

952

16Book Four, Sections XIV-XVI

1338

17Book Five, Sections I-IV

1257

18Book Five, Sections V-VII

1082

19Book Five, Sections VIII-IX

928

20Book Five, Section X

969

21Book Five, Sections XI-XII

1329

22Book Six, Sections I-IV

1117

23Book Six, Sections V-VIII

1192

24Book Seven, Sections I-III

983

25Book Seven, Sections IV-IX

1239

26Book Seven, Sections X-XII

767

27Book Seven, Sections XIII-XIV

850

28Book Seven, Sections XV-XVII

947

29Book Eight, Sections I-IV

1103

30Book Eight, Sections V-VII

1233

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