Politics

Aristotle c. 350 BCE

Politics is Aristotle's systematic examination of the city-state (polis), exploring constitutions, citizenship, justice, and the roles of households and communities in achieving the good life. Combining empirical observation with philosophical analysis, it evaluates different forms of government and offers practical recommendations for stable and virtuous political arrangements, making it a foundational text in Western political thought.

317 pages 6h 9m reading time

Translated by William Ellis