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  Poetics (Dover Thrift Editions) (Paperback) By (author) Aristotle

  

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  Short Description for PoeticsIn one of the most perceptive and influential works of criticism in Western literary history, third century B.C. Greek philosopher Aristotle examines the literature of his time, describing the origins of poetry as an imitative art and drawing attention to the distinctions between comedy and tragedy. Aristotle helped establish the foundations of Western philosophy, and his influence is evident in p
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  • Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
  • Published: 21 July 1997
  • Format: Paperback 64 pages
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  • Categories: Poetry By Individual Poets | Anthologies (non-poetry) | Literary Theory | Western Philosophy: Ancient, To C 500
  • ISBN 13: 9780486295770 ISBN 10: 048629577X
  • Sales rank: 18,809

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• Aristotle's Politics is a key document in Western political thought. In these first two books Aristotle shows his complete mastery of political theory and practice, and raises many crucial issues still with us today. In Book I he argues vigorously for a political theory based on 'nature'. By nature, man is a 'political animal', one naturally fitted for life in a polis or state. Some people, however, are natural slaves; and women are by nature subordinate to men. Acquisition and exchange are natural, but not trading for profit. In Book II he launches a sharp attack on Plato's two 'utopias', the Republic and the Laws, and also criticizes three historical states reputed to be well governed: Sparta, Crete, and Carthage. This volume contains a close translation of these two books, together with a philosophical commentary. It is well suited to the requirements of readers who do not know Greek.