This Combo Collection (Set of 3 Books) includes All-time Bestseller Books. This anthology contains: The Poetics of Aristotle Politics: A Treatise on Government Aristotle's History of Animals

Book 1: Immerse yourself in the complexities of governance with “Politics: A Treatise on Government by Aristotle.” Aristotle, the revered ancient philosopher, dissects the mechanics of government, providing timeless insights into the structures and functions that shape societies, making this treatise an indispensable guide for understanding political theory. Book 2: Experience the art of storytelling and drama with “The Poetics of Aristotle by Aristotle.” Aristotle, a master of literary analysis, explores the essence of tragedy, poetry, and narrative, offering profound observations that continue to influence literature and the arts, making this work a cornerstone in the study of dramatic theory. Book 3: Delve into the moral philosophy of “The Ethics of Aristotle by Aristotle.” Aristotle's ethical insights illuminate the concepts of virtue, morality, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. This enduring work remains a guiding force for those seeking to understand the principles of ethics and human behavior.

The Politics is one of the most influential texts in the history of political thought, and it raises issues which still confront anyone who wants to think seriously about the ways in which human societies are organized and governed. The work of one of the world's greatest philosophers, it draws on Aristotle's own great knowledge of the political and constitutional affairs of the Greek cities. By examining the way societies are run - from households to city states - Aristotle establishes how successful constitutions can best be initiated and upheld. For this edition Sir Ernest Barker's fine translation, which has been widely used for nearly half a century, has been extensively revised to meet the needs of the modern reader. The accessible introduction and clear notes by R F Stalley examine the historical and philosophical background of the work and discuss its significance for modern political thought. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

"Aristotle's Politics, then, is a handbook for the legislator, the expert who is to be called in when a state wants help. We have called him a state doctor. It is one of the most marked characteristics of Greek political theory that Plato and Aristotle think of the statesman as one who has knowledge of what ought to be done, and can help those who call him in to prescribe for them, rather than one who has power to control the forces of society. The desire of society for the statesman's advice is taken for granted, Plato in the Republic says that a good constitution is only possible when the ruler does not want to rule; where men contend for power, where they have not learnt to distinguish between the art of getting hold of the helm of state and the art of steering, which alone is statesmanship, true politics is impossible." -Introduction by A. D. LINDSAY

The Focus Philosophical Library's edition of Aristotle's Politics is a lucid and useful translation for the student of undergraduate philosophy, as well as for the general reader interested in the major works of western civilization. This edition includes an introductory essay, notes, glossary, and index, intending to provide the reader with some sense of the terms and the concepts as they were understood by Aristotle’s immediate audience. Focus Philosophical Library books are distinguished by their commitment to faithful, clear, and consistent presentations of texts and the rich world part and parcel of those texts.