No other english language translation of aristotle s notoriously difficult work comes close to the standard of accuracy and readability set here by c. The book is an invaluable resource, useful to students and scholars alike. The ideal choice for students and scholars alike, this volume provides the reader with more of the resources needed to understand aristotle s argument. We must therefore look at the elements of which the state is composed, in order that we may see in what the different kinds of rule differ from one another, and whether any scientific result can be attained about each one of them. An introductory essay by reeve situates politics in aristotle s overall thought and offers an engaging critical introduction to its central argument. The cambridge companion to aristotles politics edited by. He meant that any translator inevitably betrays an original. The internet classics archive politics by aristotle.
Pdf philosophy, politics, and rhetoric in aristotle c. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading politics. Reeve begin his earlier translation of aristotles politics, also by hackett 1998. A detailed glossary, footnotes, bibliography, and indexes provide historical background, analytical assistance with particular passages, and a guide both to aristotle s philosophy and to. A new translation the new hackett aristotle series. Far from being a simple revision of his previous work hackett, 1998 it provides us with a totally fresh english text in harmony with his recent translation of the. A new translation with introduction and notes by c. Reeve s scholarly noteswith detailed textual crossreferences to the rest of aristotle s worksintegrate the ethics with the metaphysics, the politics, and the philosophy of mind.
Pdf aristotle physics translated with introduction and. This sixfold classification which is adapted from platos statesman 302cd sets the stage for aristotle s inquiry into the best constitution, although it is modified in various ways throughout the politics. No other englishlanguage translation comes close to the standard of accuracy and readability set here by reeve. The beautifully crafted english of reeve s translation is as crisp and lucid as aristotle s greek. After youve bought this ebook, you can choose to download either the pdf. Aristotle politics a new translation with introduction and. Reeve s study of aristotle s politics translation with introduction, hundreds of notes, and a detailed index of terms does justice to aristotle s practical philosophy as a whole in an exceptional way. Reeve arranged with hackett publishing company for permission to. An introduction to the political theory of aristotle.
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One is constantly impressed with reeve s instinct for the right word in rendering the rich vocabulary of aristotle s thoughts about politics and for his ability to capture the subtleties of aristotelian syntax. Nicomachean ethics aristotle mcmaster faculty of social. X the order of the first paragraph is disturbed by the repetition. A new translation the new hackett aristotle series by aristotle. Aristotle on the virtues of thought the blackwell guide to.