Aristotle and Law: The Politics of Nomos

ISBN-13: 9781316610114 / Angielski / Miękka / 2022 / 191 str.

Victoria) Duke George (Deakin University

Opis

This book offers a systematic exposition of Aristotle's legal thought and account of the relationship between law and politics.

Recenzje

'… a delightful and rewarding work. Indeed, I recommend this book not just to those interested in Aristotle's theory of law, but to anyone looking for a lucid overview of many of the scholarly debates about Aristotelian ethics and politics.' Steven C. Skultety, The Review of Politics

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Law as rational restraint; 2. The legislator; 3. The constitutional relativity of law; 4. The common advantage and political justice; 5. Stability and obedience; 6. Natural justice and natural law; 7. Equity and the spoudaios; Conclusion; References; Index.