The Political Writings: "Political Regime" and "Summary of Plato's Laws" by Alfa

Description: The Political Writings by Alfarabi, Charles E. Butterworth In this second volume of new translations of Alfarabis political writings, Charles E. Butterworth presents translations of the Arabic philosophers political and legal thinking. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Alfarabi (ca. 870-950) founded the great tradition of Aristotelian/Platonic political philosophy in medieval Islamic and Arabic culture. In this second volume of political writings, Charles E. Butterworth presents translations of Alfarabis Political Regime and Summary of Platos "Laws" , accompanied by introductions that discuss the background for each work and explore its teaching. In addition, the texts are carefully annotated to aid the reader in following Alfarabis argument. An Arabic-English/English-Arabic glossary allows interested readers to verify the way particular words are translated. Throughout, Butterworths method is to translate consistently the same Arabic word by the same English word, rendering Alfarabis style in an unusually faithful and yet approachable manner. Political Regime consists of two parts. One focuses on nature and natural existing things as well as the principles beyond nature that guide the existing things.In the second part, the exposition centers on human beings and their place in the larger cosmic whole as well as on how a proper organization of human life in political association provides the conditions whereby human beings might achieve their purpose. Summary of Platos "Laws" gives an account of the first nine books of Platos Laws. Alfarabi explains Platos art of writing in general and the method he follows in writing the Laws in particular. Unlike Alfarabis other works, which examine the place of legislation and laws in the broader context of political philosophy, the Summary is a more specialized study of the question of laws and how and why they are formulated, with a particular focus on the relevance of Platos investigation concerning Greek divine laws for the study and understanding of all divine laws. Author Biography Charles E. Butterworth is Emeritus Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland. He is the author or translator of many books, including The Political Writings: "Selected Aphorisms" and Other Texts by Alfarabi, also from Cornell. Table of Contents Preface Political Regime Introduction The Text Summary of Platos Laws Introduction The Text Appendix A: Alfarabi, Enumeration of the Sciences Appendix B: Averroess Defense of the Philosophers as Believing in Happiness and Misery in the Hereafter Glossary A: Arabic-English Glossary B: English-Arabic Bibliography Index Review "Charles E. Butterworth has rendered a service both timely and timeless in his meticulous yet highly readable translations of four texts by a thinker second to none. Butterworth here provides insightful introductions and impeccable translations."-Review of Politics (reviewing The Political Writings, Volume I) "At last, a wider English-speaking audience will gain access to the riches contained in Alfarabis political philosophy. As always, Butterworth walks the fine line between literalness and readability with extraordinary grace, making this volume of equal value to scholar and student alike. For the student, as well as the scholar, and, above all, the teacher, he offers concise, insightful introduction to these challenging works. These introductions are a great boon in the classroom; each introduction leads the reader to raise the relevant questions to begin to unlock the secrets within."-Journal of the American Oriental Society (reviewing The Political Writings, Volume I) Long Description Alfarabi (ca. 870-950) founded the great tradition of Aristotelian/Platonic political philosophy in medieval Islamic and Arabic culture. In this second volume of political writings, Charles E. Butterworth presents translations of Alfarabis Political Regime and Summary of Platos Laws , accompanied by introductions that discuss the background for each work and explore its teaching. In addition, the texts are carefully annotated to aid the reader in following Alfarabis argument. An Arabic-English/English-Arabic glossary allows interested readers to verify the way particular words are translated. Throughout, Butterworths method is to translate consistently the same Arabic word by the same English word, rendering Alfarabis style in an unusually faithful and yet approachable manner. Review Quote "The translation on the whole is clear and very readable.... Readers with neither knowledge of Arabic nor familiarity with al-Farabis writings will find the text easy to understand and follow, and the book will be useful for students." Details ISBN0801453801 Author Charles E. Butterworth Publisher Cornell University Press Series Agora Editions Year 2015 Translator Charles E. Butterworth ISBN-10 0801453801 ISBN-13 9780801453809 Format Hardcover Imprint Cornell University Press Subtitle "Political Regime" and "Summary of Platos Laws" Place of Publication Ithaca Country of Publication United States DEWEY 181.07 Short Title POLITICAL WRITINGS Language English Media Book Pages 222 Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2015-11-25 Publication Date 2015-11-25 AU Release Date 2015-11-25 NZ Release Date 2015-11-25 US Release Date 2015-11-25 Alternative 9780801456312 Audience General 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:161804710;

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