Synopses & Reviews
This new translation of one of the fundamental texts of Western political thought combines strict fidelity to Aristotle's Greek with a contemporary English prose style. Lord's intention throughout is to retain Aristotle's distinctive style.
The accompanying notes provide literary and historical references, call attention to textual problems, and supply other essential information and interpretation. A glossary supplies working definitions of key terms in Aristotle's philosophical-political vocabulary as well as a guide to linguistic relationships that are not always reflected in equivalent English terms. Lord's extensive Introduction presents a detailed account of Aristotle's life in relation to the political situation and events of his time and then discusses the problematic character and history of Aristotle's writings in general and of the Politics in particular. Lord also outlines Aristotle's conception of political science, tracing its relation to theoretical science on the one hand and to ethics on the other. In conclusion, he briefly traces the subsequent history and influence of the Politics up to modern times.
"Lord's translation is clearly the best available."—Claremont Review
Synopsis
Lord's translation is clearly the best available.--Claremont Review
About the Author
Carnes Lord is professor of strategic leadership at the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. He is the author of
Education and Culture in the Political Thought of Aristotle and
The Modern Prince: What Leaders Need to Know Now, among other works.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Note on the Text and Translation
Analysis of the Argument
The Politics
Notes
Glossary
Index of Names