Aristotle and Modern Politics: The Persistence of Political Philosophy

Despite the separation between classical and modern theories of government, contributors to Aristotle and Modern Politics find Aristotle a useful interlocutor for assessing both possibilities and limitations in contemporary politics. In this collection, noted political scientists, theologians, and philosophers discuss the magnitude of Aristotle's presence in contemporary debate and demonstrate some of the ways in which Aristotle sheds new light on contemporary problems. This engaging book also exhibits the persistence of political philosophy at a time when the pervasive influence of ideology and historicism lead many to deny its possibility. Although the authors of these essays differ on the nature of Aristotle's contribution, all are united by the conviction that he has something important to teach citizens of modern political societies. If the fundamental principles of modern politics were drawn from critical reflections of reason over and against the imposition of authority under its various guises, modern politics can best sustain itself by nurturing the critical attitude that initially brought it into being.

Author: Aristide Tessitore
Publisher: University of Notre Dame Press
Published: 09/30/2002
Pages: 448
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.62lbs
Size: 9.32h x 6.28w x 1.16d
ISBN: 9780268020149

About the Author
Tessitore, Aristide: - Aristide Tessitore is an associate professor of political science at Furman University.