Aristotle Books
Aristotle was born in 384 BCE and died in 322 BCE at the age of 62. He was taught by Plato in ancient Athens at the height of its golden age and went on to found his own school, the Lyceum. The quintessential polymath, Aristotle wrote on topics as varied as ethics, politics, metaphysics, logic, rhetoric, psychology, economics, poetry, and music. His work continues to shape the way we think about these subjects to this day.
What's Politics about?
Politics is a foundational work in the history of Western political philosophy. From Machiavelli to Thomas Hobbes to Karl Marx, few major Western thinkers have been able to avoid a dialogue with the arguments Aristotle advanced some 2,500 years ago. That’s hardly surprising. In his quest to define the purpose and nature of politics, Aristotle left no stone unturned. Justice, slavery, citizenship, class conflict, democracy, and the good life – all are addressed with rigor and nuance in this remarkable text.
Who should read Politics?
- Political buffs
- Historians
- Thinkers and philosophers
What's The Art of Rhetoric about?
The Art of Rhetoric (4th century BCE) is a practical manual on the art of public speaking and persuasion. Written almost 2,500 years ago, The Art of Rhetoric remains one of the most incisive and comprehensive studies on rhetoric ever written.
Who should read The Art of Rhetoric?
- Amateur orators who need to prepare for an upcoming speech
- Businesspeople who frequently speak in meetings
- Anyone who has an interest in the classics of western thought
What's Nicomachean Ethics about?
The Nicomachean Ethics (4th century BCE) explores how human beings can live well through virtue and reason. It describes happiness as an activity of the soul in harmony with virtue, built over a lifetime through balanced action and moral habit.
Who should read Nicomachean Ethics?
- Readers exploring moral philosophy
- Leaders seeking ethical frameworks
- Anyone reflecting on how to live well
What's The Metaphysics about?
First released in the mid-4th century BC, The Metaphysics is Aristotle’s major work in ontology, the philosophical study of existence and reality, including the interplay of substance and essence, potentiality and actuality.
Who should read The Metaphysics?
- Aspiring philosophers
- Curious minds interested in ontology
- Students of ancient Greek thought