Plato and Aristotle on Constitutionalism: An Exposition and Reference Source

ISBN-13: 9781138329911 / Angielski / Miękka / 2020 / 346 str.

Raymond Polin

Opis

First published in 1998, this volume compares the political ideals and ideas of Plato and Aristotle to examine whether they are relevant in that era of American constitutional crisis.

Spis treści

1. The Idea of Constitutionalism. 2. Athenian Constitutional Background. 3. Biographical Note on Plato. 4. Plato’s Ideal Political Theory: The Republic. 5. Plat’s More Realistic Political Theory: The Statesman. 6. Plato’s More Sophisticated Political Theory: The Laws. 7. Biographical Note on Aristotle. 8. Concepts Aristotle Explicated: The Athenian Constitution. 9. Concepts Aristotle Advocated: The Politics. 10. Comparisons and Conclusions.

O autorze

Raymond Polin