Aristotle on Emotions in Law and Politics

Book Overview

Explains how Aristotle's attention to the non-rational elements of cognition contributes to his realistic views on the rule of law, social cohesion, democracy and judgment Re-appraises Aristotle's biological view on the continuity between human and animal life Shows the striking similarity between the views of contemporary neuro-scientists and Aristotle's thoughts on emotion
Examines many of Aristotle's writings such as Nicomachean Ethics, Politics, Rhetoric and Metaphysics
Presents the outcomes of several years of interdisciplinary collaboration between ancient philosophy scholars, legal theorists, political scientists and historians

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319883046
• ISBN13: 9783319883045
• Release Date: June 2019
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 473 Pages