Aristotle's Politics is a work of political philosophy. The end of the Nicomachean Ethics declared that the inquiry into ethics necessarily follows into politics, and the two works are frequently considered to be parts of a larger treatise dealing with the "philosophy of human affairs." The title of the Politics literally means "the things concerning the polis." Excerpted from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Politics is a work of political philosophy by Aristotle. The title of the Politics literally means "the things concerning the polis" and it is considered to be the "philosophy of human affairs". After studying a number of real and theoretical city-states' constitutions, Aristotle classified them according to various criteria. On one side stand the true (or good) constitutions, which are considered such because they aim for the common good, and on the other side the perverted (or deviant) o...

In A Narrative of an 1823 Tour Through Hawaii, missionary and traveler William Ellis records one of the earliest and most illuminating firsthand accounts of the Hawaiian Islands. Written with an eye for both scientific observation and spiritual reflection, Ellis's journal chronicles his journey across the island of Hawai'i as part of a missionary delegation seeking to establish Christian teaching among the Hawaiian people. The result is a work of extraordinary scope — blending geo...

The period of the Indian war of 1676, known as King Philip's war, is one of the most interesting in the early history of the New England colonies. It was the first great test to which the New England Commonwealths were subjected, and it enforced upon them in blood and fire the necessity of a mutual policy and active cooperation. The lesson that union is strength was learned at that time and was never forgotten. New England, after the war, free from fear of any Indian attacks, was able to t...

Aristotle's 'The Theory of Politics' is a thought-provoking exploration of the nature of government and the ideal state. Written in a systematic and analytical style, the book delves into the various forms of government, from tyranny to democracy, and examines the roles and responsibilities of citizens within each system. Aristotle's comparison of different political systems offers valuable insights into the complexities of governance and societal order. This seminal work has had a profoun...

Aristotle's 'The Ethics and Politics According to Aristotle' delves into the intricate connection between moral philosophy and political theory. Written in a clear and concise manner, the book explores the virtues, ethics, and political structures that contribute to a just society. Aristotle's literary style is characterized by logical reasoning and systematic analysis, making this work an essential foundation for those interested in ancient philosophy. The philosophical context of Aristot...

The Tank Corps by Amabel and Clough Williams-Ellis is a detailed account of the British Tank Corps during World War I, providing a vivid depiction of its role in the war. The book explores the history and development of the tank, highlighting the challenges and innovations involved in its creation and deployment. Through the eyes of the soldiers and engineers, the authors show the immense difficulty of using these new machines in battle and their eventual impact on the course of the war.Th...

Aristotle's Ethics and Politics are two separate works dealing with the same subject. This subject is what Aristotle calls in one place the "philosophy of human affairs;" but more frequently Political or Social Science. In the two works taken together we have their author's whole theory of human conduct or practical activity, that is, of all human activity which is not directed merely to knowledge or truth. The proem to the Ethics is an introduction to the whole subject, not merely to the ...

Longlisted for the 2018 Toronto Book AwardsIn October 2012, lovers William Ellis and Jordan Tannahill moved into a former barbershop in Toronto's Kensington Market neighbourhood and turned it into an art space called Videofag. Over the next four years Videofag became a hub for counterculture in the city, playing host to a litany of performances, screenings, parties, exhibitions, and all manner of queer fuckery. But hosting a city in their house took its toll and eve...

The Politics of Aristotle is the second part of a treatise of which the Ethics is the first. It looks back to the Ethics as the Ethics looks forward to the Politics, as Aristotle did not separate the spheres of the statesman and the moralist. In the Ethics he has described the character necessary for the good life, but that life is for him essentially to be lived in society, and when in the last chapters of the Ethics he comes to the practical application of his inquiries, that finds expre...

Polynesian Researches:Hawaii is the famous record of the author's visit to the Hawaiian Islands in the early nineteenth century. It includes an account of Hawaiian history, government, religion , warfare, and traditions- a general survey of Hawaiian life. More than this, it is the author's personal observations of Hawaiian manners and customs and is invaluable to anyone interested in old Hawaii.The author, Rev. William Ellis, lived in Polynesia as a missionary from 1817 to...

First Published in 1940, this book which is written not so much for the philosopher as for the ordinary educated man, is an account of the idea of the soul. It attempts to answer two questions-a) what is the idea of the soul; and b) why has it become ‘unwelcome’? The first question is answered by tracing the actual historical development of the idea- from early myths of the soul up to Renaissance philosophy. The second question is dealt with by considering the idea of the soul as it is aff...