Aristotle's Political Philosophy: An Inquiry into the "Nicomachean Ethics," "Politics," and "Rhetoric"

ISBN: 0268210985

Author: Blitz, Mark

Condition: New

Aristotles Political Philosophy offers a concise and accessible overview of Aristotles political thought in his Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, and Rhetoric.Aristotles writings on politics are known for their legendary complexity and contradictions. In Aristotles Political Philosophy, renowned scholar Mark Blitz draws connections between the Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, and Rhetoric to explain how these texts relate and interact with each other. Throughout the book, Blitz examines the foundations of political action, devoting special attention to Aristotles understanding of virtue, justice, slavery, education, friendship, statesmanship, and speech. In doing so, Blitz clarifies the central ethical and political concepts presented throughout these works to articulate how these texts, together, advance a coherent political philosophy.After offering a comprehensive analysis of Aristotles political thought, Blitz ultimately argues that Aristotelian philosophy remains fundamental for understanding modern political opinions, practices, and institutions.