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

Blitz, Mark

University of Notre Dame Press（2026/04発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 198 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780268210984

Full Description

Aristotle's Political Philosophy offers a concise and accessible overview of Aristotle's political thought in his Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, and Rhetoric.

Aristotle's writings on politics are known for their legendary complexity and contradictions. In Aristotle's 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 Aristotle's 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 Aristotle's political thought, Blitz ultimately argues that Aristotelian philosophy remains fundamental for understanding modern political opinions, practices, and institutions.

Contents

Introduction
Part One. Virtue

1. Happiness, The Good, and the Noble
2. The Virtues: Their Characteristics and Substance
3. Justice and Prudence

Part Two. Politics

4. The City and Its Necessities
5. The Regime
6. Regimes: Stability and Change
7. Political Excellence and Its Limits

Part Three. Speech

8. Friendship and the Soul
9. The Rhetoric
10. Intellectual Virtue