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Aristoteles: Politik
Die "Politik" des Aristoteles ist der Gründungstext der politischen Philosophie: die erste systematische Abhandlung über den Staat, seine Verfassung und seine ökonomischen Grundlagen. Nach einer Analyse des Begriffs der Herrschaft entfaltet Aristoteles die These, dass der Mensch von Natur aus ein politisches Lebewesen sei. Die staatliche Gemeinschaft wird als eine autarke Einheit verstanden, die das gute Leben ihrer Bürger ermöglichen soll. In Auseinandersetzung mit anderen theoretischen Entwürfen und der Vielfalt bestehender staatlicher Ordnungen untersucht Aristoteles ein weites Themenspektrum, das von Bürgertugenden und Gesetzen über die Einrichtung, den Wandel und die Erhaltung von Verfassungen bis zum Entwurf eines Idealstaates reicht. Der kooperative Kommentar rekonstruiert in 12 Originalbeiträgen die Argumentation des vielschichtigen Textes, bettet die zentralen Fragen in den historischen und systematischen Zusammenhang ein und fordert dazu heraus, die Aristotelischen Lehrstücke kritisch weiterzudenken. Mit Beiträgen von: Dorothea Frede, Hans-Joachim Gehrke, Rolf Geiger, Otfried Höffe, Richard Kraut, Fred D. Miller Jr., Richard Muligan, Ada Neschke-Hentschke, Pierre Pellegrim und Eckart Schüttrumpf
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218 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2001
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December 26, 2024
Aristotle’s Politics is like a foundational guide to understanding how societies and governments work. Even though it was written thousands of years ago, the ideas are still super relevant today, especially if you’re into politics, social issues, or how people live together in a community.
In this book, Aristotle covers a lot of ground. He talks about why humans are social creatures, the importance of justice, and different types of governments like monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. What’s cool is that he doesn’t just throw around theories—he also gives real-world examples from the city-states of his time.
One of the key points is Aristotle’s belief that the ultimate goal of politics is achieving happiness and the common good. For him, politics isn’t just about power or money; it’s about creating a fair and harmonious society where people can thrive.
That said, this isn’t exactly light reading. Some parts can feel a bit dense because of the philosophical concepts. But if you focus on the main ideas, Politics teaches you to think critically about living in a community, creating just laws, and what makes a government succeed.
So, if you’re curious about the roots of political thought and want to explore the ideas of one of history’s greatest philosophers, this book is definitely worth your time. It’s not just about politics—it’s about understanding how we, as humans, can coexist in the best way possible.
In this book, Aristotle covers a lot of ground. He talks about why humans are social creatures, the importance of justice, and different types of governments like monarchy, aristocracy, and democracy. What’s cool is that he doesn’t just throw around theories—he also gives real-world examples from the city-states of his time.
One of the key points is Aristotle’s belief that the ultimate goal of politics is achieving happiness and the common good. For him, politics isn’t just about power or money; it’s about creating a fair and harmonious society where people can thrive.
That said, this isn’t exactly light reading. Some parts can feel a bit dense because of the philosophical concepts. But if you focus on the main ideas, Politics teaches you to think critically about living in a community, creating just laws, and what makes a government succeed.
So, if you’re curious about the roots of political thought and want to explore the ideas of one of history’s greatest philosophers, this book is definitely worth your time. It’s not just about politics—it’s about understanding how we, as humans, can coexist in the best way possible.
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