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

Description: The Political Writings by Alfarabi, Charles E. Butterworth 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... FORMAT Paperback 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. Author Biography Charles E. Butterworth is Emeritus professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. Table of Contents PrefacePolitical RegimeIntroductionThe TextSummary of Platos LawsIntroductionThe TextAppendix A: Alfarabi, Enumeration of the SciencesAppendix B: Averroess Defense of the Philosophers as Believing in Happiness and Misery in the HereafterGlossary A: Arabic–EnglishGlossary B: English–ArabicBibliographyIndex Review Accurate and very readable.... [Butterworth] was a student of Muhsin Mahdi, the leading scholar of Alfarabi of our time (and perhaps of all time), whose many editions, translations, and studies of Alfarabis writings have enriched our understanding of this most influential philosopher. Butterworth is Mahdis intellectual heir.... We are much indebted to Butterworth, who has undertaken this mission with admirable responsibility. * Speculum *Butterworth brilliantly combines in one volume the theoretical agenda of the Political Regime and the practical concerns of the Summary. This volume is an excellent contribution to Alfarabi scholarship and should be most welcome to anyone interested in Islamic philosophy. * The Review of Politics *Butterworth here offers... a commendable, skilled rendition of the Summary of Platos Laws. * Journal of the History of Philosophy *Butterworth richly deserves to be congratulated for providing advanced students and scholars with authoritative, reliable, and readable translations of Alfarabis important political writings. * Choice *Butterworths splendid introduction to the first of these two texts provides the best introduction to Alfarabis metaphysics that one is likely to find. In briefly sketching the life of Alfarabi, he also draws attention to the often forgotten major centers of learning in the ancient world. * The Review of Metaphysics *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. * Journal of Islamic Studies * 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 "Butterworths splendid introduction to the first of these two texts provides the best introduction to Alfarabis metaphysics that one is likely to find. In briefly sketching the life of Alfarabi, he also draws attention to the often forgotten major centers of learning in the ancient world." Details ISBN1501746790 Author Charles E. Butterworth Pages 222 Audience Age 18 Publisher Cornell University Press Series Agora Editions Year 2020 Translator Charles E. Butterworth ISBN-10 1501746790 ISBN-13 9781501746796 Format Paperback Publication Date 2020-02-15 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 The Political Writings Language English Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2020-02-15 AU Release Date 2020-02-15 NZ Release Date 2020-02-15 US Release Date 2020-02-15 Alternative 9780801453809 Audience Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly 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:159669841;

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