Politics

About “Politics”

This book is a new translation of Aristotle's "Politics," a fundamental text in Western political thought. The translation maintains fidelity to Aristotle's original Greek while using contemporary English. The translator, Lord, aims to preserve Aristotle's unique style. The book includes notes that explain literary and historical contexts, address textual issues, and offer interpretations. A glossary defines key terms from Aristotle's political and philosophical vocabulary. The introduction provides details about Aristotle's life and the political environment of his time. It also discusses the challenges in understanding Aristotle's writings, particularly the "Politics." The introduction explains Aristotle's view of political science and its connection to theoretical science and ethics. Finally, it covers the influence of the "Politics" throughout history up to the modern era.