Politics and Excellence: The Political Philosophy of Alfarabi by Miriam Galston

Description: Politics and Excellence by Miriam Galston Widely recognized as one of the most original and profound philosophers that the medieval Islamic world produced, Alfarabi (870-950) wrote many works of political philosophy addressing the issues that dominated Greek political thought as well as new questions raised by the advent of revealed religion. Taking into account Alfarabis major political FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Widely recognized as one of the most original and profound philosophers that the medieval Islamic world produced, Alfarabi (870-950) wrote many works of political philosophy addressing the issues that dominated Greek political thought as well as new questions raised by the advent of revealed religion. Taking into account Alfarabis major political treatises, Miriam Galston develops a theory explaining how together they form a coherent philosophy of politics. Her inquiry centers on Alfarabis discussions of the nature of happiness, the attributes of ideal rulers, the best form of government, and the relationship between political science and theoretical inquiry. Based upon a new interpretation of Alfarabis method of writing, Galston explores his use of dialectic, which she traces, in part, to his belief that personal discovery is a condition of philosophic understanding and to his desire to create for the reader a dialogue between Plato and Aristotle. Originally published in 1990. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Table of Contents *FrontMatter, pg. i*CONTENTS, pg. vii*ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, pg. ix*NOTE ON TRANSLITERATION, CITATION, AND TRANSLATION, pg. xi*INTRODUCTION, pg. 3*CHAPTER I. Alfarabis Method of Writing, pg. 22*CHAPTER II. The Problem of Happiness, pg. 55*CHAPTER III. The Royal Craft, pg. 95*CHAPTER IV. Cities of Excellence, pg. 146*CHAPTER V. The Autonomy of Political Science, pg. 180*Bibliography, pg. 223*INDEX, pg. 235 Long Description Widely recognized as one of the most original and profound philosophers that the medieval Islamic world produced, Alfarabi (870-950) wrote many works of political philosophy addressing the issues that dominated Greek political thought as well as new questions raised by the advent of revealed religion. Taking into account Alfarabis major political treatises, Miriam Galston develops a theory explaining how together they form a coherent philosophy of politics. Her inquiry centers on Alfarabis discussions of the nature of happiness, the attributes of ideal rulers, the best form of government, and the relationship between political science and theoretical inquiry. Based upon a new interpretation of Alfarabis method of writing, Galston explores his use of dialectic, which she traces, in part, to his belief that personal discovery is a condition of philosophic understanding and to his desire to create for the reader a dialogue between Plato and Aristotle. Originally published in 1990. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press.These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905. Details ISBN0691633347 Author Miriam Galston Short Title POLITICS & EXCELLENCE Pages 254 Publisher Princeton University Press Language English ISBN-10 0691633347 ISBN-13 9780691633343 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 320.01 Series Princeton Legacy Library Imprint Princeton University Press Subtitle The Political Philosophy of Alfarabi Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States Birth 1946 Illustrations black & white illustrations Year 2016 Publication Date 2016-04-19 Translated from English Series Number 1132 UK Release Date 2016-04-19 NZ Release Date 2016-04-19 US Release Date 2016-04-19 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691078083 AU Release Date 2016-06-27 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:144706497;

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