The Politics

Anyone interested in political and/or social philosophy must start with this masterpiece...simply great!

Very well written

Muy buen libro , fue para un regalo le encantó a mi hija

The book came well-packaged and as described. I’d definitely purchase from the seller again!

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Aristotle's "Politics" is excellent but complex. It is a challenging book because of its complex structure; it contains excellent ideas and concepts. I recommend you read it once, like I did, put it away, and return to it leisurely a few months later. I assume, of course, that politics and government structure are something you wish to study. You cannot copy every concept and paste it into modern politics. He wrote "Politics" in his times, whereas social structures have changed since then. For instance, a woman today will not accept the notion that a woman's greatest virtue is silence. City-states have morphed into nations with an accompanying complexity. However, the descriptions of the forms of government are useful, and it may be helpful to read the descriptions of tyranny, oligarchy, and tyranny. The basic concepts he outlines in the book are timeless, but you must approach the book with patience. Remember, the complex sentence structure leaves the concepts open to many different interpretations. His emphasis on ethics is a salutary reminder for all of us today.

This is not an easy book, but honestly, it’s worth every bit of effort. Politics isn’t just Aristotle talking about kings and constitutions, it’s him laying out how humans function as social beings, why we create communities, and what makes governments succeed or fail. What I liked the most is how relevant it still feels. He wrote this thousands of years ago, but the way he talks about justice, citizenship, equality, and power….it’s like he’s describing today’s world too. Some parts are slow and heavy (you have to be patient), but if you stick with it, you’ll find yourself nodding and questioning at the same time. It’s not a casual bedtime read, definitely not. It’s more of a book you go back to, highlight, re-read, and reflect on. And every time you do, you’ll find something new.

This is called old is gold. You get a new perception to think on.