Essays on the Foundations of Aristotelian Political Science - Tapa dura

A surprising range of scholars return to the works of Aristotle as a source of fresh perspectives on their disciplines. Furthering that aim, an eclectic group of classicists and political scientists discusses the importance of Aristotle's political and ethical writings--for example, the Poetics, the Rhetoric, the Politics, and ethical and historical treatises--to contemporary approaches in political and social science. The collection examines underlying concepts such as production, race, class, and gender, as well as more traditional Aristotelian topics such as justice, monarchy and democracy, and the relationship between law and constitution. Emphasizing contemporary relevance and following Aristotle himself, this volume proceeds on the premise that the human sciences do not seek simply to increase knowledge but rather to benefit human life.

Carnes Lord, author of Education and Culture in the Political Thought of Aristotle (Cornell 1982), and of a translation of Aristotle's Politics (Chicago 1984), is currently Assistant to the Vice President for National Security Affairs. David K. O'Connor is Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame, working in ethics and ancient philosophy.