" What is the relationship of the individual to the state? What is the ideal state, and how can it bring about the most desirable life for its citizens? What sort of education should it provide? What is the purpose of amassing wealth? These are some of the questions Aristotle attempts to answer in one of the most intellectually stimulating works.Both heavily influenced by and critical of Plato's Republic and Laws, Politics represents th ..."
Politics by Aristotle, Jowett, Benjamin Paperback, 178 Pages, Published 2017 by Digireads.Com Publishing ISBN-13: 978-1-4209-5651-1, ISBN: 1-4209-5651-5
"Aristotle's life was primarily that of a scholar. However, like the other ancient philosophers, it was not the stereotypical ivory tower existence. His father was court physician to Amyntas III of Macedon, so Aristotle grew up in a royal household. Aristotle also knew Philip of Macedon (son of Amyntas III) and there is a tradition that says Aristotle tutored Philip's son Alexander, who would later be called "the Great" after expanding t ..."
"Aristotle's life was primarily that of a scholar. However, like the other ancient philosophers, it was not the stereotypical ivory tower existence. His father was court physician to Amyntas III of Macedon, so Aristotle grew up in a royal household. Aristotle also knew Philip of Macedon (son of Amyntas III) and there is a tradition that says Aristotle tutored Philip's son Alexander, who would later be called "the Great" after expanding t ..."
Politics The Complete 8 Books by Jowett, Benjamin , and Aristotle Trade Paperback, Published 2018 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform ISBN-13: 978-1-72423-849-8, ISBN: 1-72423-849-3