This is an analysis of the logical structure of the entire text of Aristotles "Politics" and each of its constitutive arguments and conclusions. A commentary on the philosophical argument in "Politics", it should serve as a basis for future study of Aristotle's political thought.

The "Politics", Aristotle's classic work on the nature of political community, had been a touchstone of Western debates about society and government. This volume presents an analysis of the logical structure of the entire text and each of its constitutive arguments and conclusions. A commentary on the philosophical argument in the "Politics", this book should serve as a basis for future study of Aristotle's political thought.