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The Complete Classical Wisdom Collection (Vol. 4)

Politics & Rhetoric - Aristotle on Leadership, Statecraft and Persuasion

2025 Released
300 Pages
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Library of AlexandriaISBN 9781806294039
Translated by Tim Zengerink
What if the secrets to building a just society and influencing the world were written 2,000 years ago?

In The Complete Classical Wisdom Collection (Vol. 4), you'll uncover Aristotle's timeless exploration of politics and persuasion. This modern, accessible translation brings together two of his greatest works-Politics and Rhetoric-providing a comprehensive blueprint for ethical leadership, civic life, and persuasive power.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, public servant, activist, or lifelong learner, this volume delivers ancient strategies still applicable in our modern world.

What You'll Discover in This Modern Translation:

  • Politics by Aristotle - A groundbreaking analysis of the ideal state, forms of government, citizenship, and the role of virtue in public life.
  • Rhetoric by Aristotle - A masterclass in the principles of effective persuasion, argumentation, and speech-relevant for leaders, debaters, and communicators today.

Together, these texts form the cornerstone of Western political philosophy and communication theory. In Politics, Aristotle examines the purpose of the state, justice in government, and the responsibilities of citizens. In Rhetoric, he teaches how language can be used ethically and effectively to persuade others, rooted in logic, credibility, and emotional appeal.

This volume not only presents Aristotle's ideas in clear and updated language, but also serves as a practical guide to understanding power, responsibility, and influence in any society.

Step into the intellectual world that shaped constitutions, political revolutions, and the art of speech-and use it to shape your own.

Aristotle

Aristotle was a philosopher and polymath during the Classical period in ancient Greece. He was the founder of the Lyceum and the Peripatetic school of philosophy and Aristotelian tradition. Along with his teacher Plato, he has been called the “Father of Western Philosophy.”

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