HAPPINESS AND POLITICS. ARETOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS OF PLATO'S AND ARISTOTLE'S POLITICAL SCIENCE

The book "Happiness and Politics" is a fascinating journey into the depths of Plato's and Aristotle's thought, exploring the classical concept of politics as a human activity inextricably linked to morality. The author insightfully analyzes the aretological foundations of both philosophers' political science, showing how the ancient Greeks perceived the relationship between the organization of social life and the shaping of moral virtues. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the foundations of Western political thought and its impact on modern society.

• Classical concept of politics: Return to the roots of political philosophy.
• Aretological foundations: Analysis of moral virtues in the context of social life.
• Thought of Plato and Aristotle: Comparison and analysis of the political science of both thinkers.
• Morality in politics: The relationship between ethics and political actions.
• Development of man: Politics as a way to full development and happiness.
• Friendship and arete: The importance of interpersonal relationships in shaping virtues.
• State-polis: The role of the state as a place for human fulfillment.

The author recalls the classical concept of politics as a human activity related to morality. Referring to Plato's and Aristotle's aretology, the author shows the essence of classically understood political philosophy, which linked the organization of individual spheres of social life with the shaping of moral skills (virtues). The goal of politics understood in this way is the full development of man, and thus his happiness. The author first shows friendship as a basic condition for the fulfillment of arete in interpersonal relations, and then the main areas of social life, such as economy and politics, in which arete is realized.

Following Plato and Aristotle, the author highlights the importance of the state-polis as a place for human fulfillment, showing the similarities and differences in the political science of both thinkers. The book is a valuable source of knowledge for students of philosophy, political science and anyone interested in the history of political thought. It is also an inspiring read for people looking for answers to questions about the role of morality in public life and the pursuit of happiness in society.

The publishing house Polskie Towarzystwo Tomasza z Akwinu, known for its high-quality scientific publications, presents another position in the "Scripta Philosophiae Classicae" series. The aim of this series is to bring readers closer to the most important works of classical philosophy, which are the foundation of our culture and civilization. The publications in the series are characterized by careful editorial processing and a high substantive standard, which makes them an irreplaceable source of knowledge for all lovers of philosophy.