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The Aristotle Library

The Aristotle Library

著者： Aristotle
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All human beings by nature desire to understand. In The Aristotle Library, the works of Aristotle are read in full, that the listener may consider nature, virtue, reason, poetry, politics, and the first principles of things. For wisdom is not gained in haste, but by attending carefully to what is said, and by seeking the causes of what is.Public domain 哲学 社会科学
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  • Politics Book Three Sections V-IX

    Politics Book Three Sections V-IX
    2026/06/29
    In which the nature and variety of citizens within a city are contemplated, considering who truly partakes in governance and how differing states admit or exclude mechanical workers and others from citizenship; and the forms of government—monarchy, aristocracy, democracy—and their legitimate ends are examined, distinguishing those established for the common good from corruptions that serve only the rulers' interest. Moreover, the discussion turns to the essence of justice and the ultimate purpose of a city, revealing that true citizenship rests not merely in belonging or wealth but in sharing the common good and virtue necessary for living well and happily together.
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    19 分
  • Politics Book Three Sections I-IV

    Politics Book Three Sections I-IV
    2026/06/28
    In which the nature of the city and citizenship is examined, revealing that a citizen is defined by their participation in the judicial and executive functions of government rather than mere residence or legal privileges, and that such participation varies with the form of government. It is further considered that the virtues constituting a good citizen differ from those of a good man, reflecting the varied roles and duties within a state, and that an accomplished citizen must understand both governance and obedience, each requiring distinct virtues appropriate to their station.
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    17 分
  • Politics Book Two Sections XI-XII

    Politics Book Two Sections XI-XII
    2026/06/27
    In which the nature of Carthage’s government is explored with careful comparison to Lacedaemon and Crete, highlighting the delicate balance between aristocracy and oligarchy and the risks attendant upon the mingling of wealth and governance. In which the discourse turns to the men who have shaped laws and constitutions, praising the wisdom and caution required to maintain harmony amidst the shifting powers of senate, people, and magistrates.
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    14 分
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