Aristotle’s Politics is the cornerstone of Western political philosophy. Composed in the fourth century BC, it analyses the nature of the city-state, examines different constitutions from monarchy to democracy, debates the purpose of political community, and explores the education of citizens. Aristotle draws on a survey of over 150 Greek constitutions, giving the work an empirical grounding unusual for ancient philosophy.
This free EPUB edition is cleanly formatted for modern e-readers. Politics remains required reading for political theorists, historians of philosophy, and anyone who wishes to understand the intellectual foundations of Western ideas about government and citizenship.