Review by Choice Review
If we examine Aristotle's analysis of politics in its historical context, the authors of the nine essays collected in this volume argue, we see that his teaching does not constitute "metaphysical dogma" so much as a way of approaching questions concerning the origins and organization of human society that compares favorably with most modern alternatives. The essays by Stephen Salkever, Carnes Lord, Abram Shulsky, Josiah Ober, David O'Connor, W.R. Newell, Barry Strauss, and Richard Bodeus challenge received ideas about Arstotle's views concerning the character and role of women, the origins of human society, the place of economics in a good political order, class, justice, monarchy, Athenian democracy, and law. All are eminently worth reading. Highly recommended for undergraduate and graduate libraries.-C. H. Zuckert, Carleton College
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