Publisher's Synopsis
A Treatise On Government by Aristotle is a classic work of political philosophy that explores the nature of government and the principles that underpin it. Written over 2,000 years ago, it remains one of the most influential and widely read texts in the field of political theory. In this book, Aristotle examines the different forms of government, including democracy, oligarchy, and monarchy, and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses. He also discusses the role of the individual in society and the importance of moral virtue in the governance of a state. A central theme of the book is the idea of the common good, which Aristotle argues should be the ultimate goal of any government. He believes that the purpose of government is to promote the well-being of all citizens, and that rulers should act in the interests of the community as a whole, rather than pursuing their own personal interests or agendas. Throughout the book, Aristotle draws on examples from ancient Greek city-states to illustrate his points, and he provides detailed analyses of the political systems of Athens and Sparta. He also discusses the concept of citizenship and the responsibilities that come with it, as well as the relationship between the individual and the state. Overall, A Treatise On Government is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the nature of government and the principles that should guide it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy or the history of political thought.As a slave is a particular species of property, let us by all means inquire into the nature of property in general, and the acquisition of money, according to the manner we have proposed. In the first place then, some one may doubt whether the getting of money is the same thing as economy, or whether it is a part of it, or something subservient to it; and if so, whether it is as the art of making shuttles is to the art of weaving, or the art of making brass to that of statue founding, for they are not of the same service; for the one supplies the tools, the other the matter: by the matter I mean the subject out of which the work is finished, as wool for the cloth and brass for the statue.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
