Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens

von Aristotle

244 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens is a book that presents an analysis of the Athenian political system written by the ancient Greek philosopher, Aristotle. The book is divided into three parts, each of which provides an in-depth examination of the political structure, institutions, and laws of Athens during the 4th century BCE. In the first part, Aristotle discusses the origins of the Athenian state and its early political development, including the establishment of the democratic system and the role of the various social classes in the government. The second part focuses on the organization of the Athenian government, including the functions and responsibilities of the various offices and officials, such as the assembly, the council, and the magistrates. The third and final part of the book provides a detailed analysis of the Athenian legal system, including the types of laws that were in place, the procedures for enacting and enforcing them, and the role of the courts and juries in the administration of justice. Throughout the book, Aristotle provides critical commentary on the strengths and weaknesses of the Athenian political system, and offers insights into the broader philosophical and ethical issues surrounding the nature of government and the relationship between the state and its citizens. Overall, Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Greek history, philosophy, and political science, providing a detailed and insightful analysis of one of the most important political systems in the ancient world.1891. The recovered manuscript of Aristotle's Constitutional History of Athens, now for the first time given to the world from the unique text in the British Museum Papyrus CXXXI., has been transcribed and edited by Kenyon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Philosophie und Religion Philosophie Philosophische Traditionen und Denkschulen Antike griechische und römische Philosophie
• ISBN: 9781417903931
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 05.04.2004
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Herausgegeben von: F. G. Kenyon