Aristotle's 'Politics': A Reader's Guide (Reader's Guides) [Paperback]

Judith A. Swanson (Author), David C. Corbin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 16, 2009 | ISBN-10: 0826484999 | ISBN-13: 978-0826484994

This book presents an accessible introduction to Aristotle's "Politics" - a classic of political theory, widely considered to be the founding text of Western political science. In the "Politics", Aristotle sets out to discover what is the best form that the state can take. Similar to his mentor Plato, Aristotle considers the form that will produce justice and cultivate the highest human potential; however Aristotle takes a more empirical approach, examining the constitution of existing states and drawing on specific case-studies. In doing so he lays the foundations of modern political science. This Reader's Guide is the ideal companion to this most influential of texts."Continuum Reader's Guides" are clear, concise and accessible introductions to key texts in literature and philosophy. Each book explores the themes, context, criticism and influence of key works, providing a practical introduction to close reading, guiding students towards a thorough understanding of the text. They provide an essential, up-to-date resource, ideal for undergraduate students.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Built around the central theme of natural justice and the unity of Aristotle's corpus, this volume offers a serious guide for students of Aristotle's Politics. Though written with undergraduate students in mind and including study questions to assist them in reading both Aristotle's text and the authors' interpretations, the insightful interpretive moves will enlighten general scholars as well." — Professor Arlene Saxonhouse, University on Michigan, USA

“Built around the central theme of natural justice and the unity of Aristotle’s corpus, this volume offers a serious guide for students of Aristotle’s Politics. Though written with undergraduate students in mind and including study questions to assist them in reading both Aristotle’s text and the authors’ interpretations, the insightful interpretive moves will enlighten general scholars as well.” – Professor Arlene Saxonhouse, University on Michigan, USA

About the Author

Judith Swanson is Associate Professor of Political Science at Boston University, USA and Associate Faculty member of the Department of Philosophy. She is the author of The Public and Private in Aristotle's Political Philosophy (Cornell University Press) and numerous chapters/articles on Aristotle. C. David Corbin is Assistant Professor of Politics, The King's College, New York City, USA

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Continuum International Publishing Group (July 16, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0826484999
• ISBN-13: 978-0826484994
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,302,274 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)