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Synopsis
[edit]The Constitution of the Athenians (in ancient Greek Ἀθηναίων πολιτεία, Athenaion Politeia) describes the political system of ancient Athens. According to ancient sources, Aristotle compiled constitutions of 158 Greek states, of which the Constitution of the Athenians is the only one to survive intact.[1] Modern scholars dispute how much of the authorship of these constitutions can be attributed to Aristotle personally; he at least would have been assisted by his students.[2] Modern scholars continue discussing about the many constitutions Aristotle compiled, (which include both Greek and non-Greek states), that it couldn't have been written by a single person because many of the descriptions would have been brief and superficial.[3] Therefore, there are many speculations to this day if Aristotle in reality wrote all 158 constitutions.
References
[edit]- ^ Gertjan Verhasselt, "Heraclides' Epitome of Aristotle's Constitutions and Barbarian Customs: Two Neglected Fragments", The Classical Quarterly 69.2 (2019). p.672.
- ^ David L. Toye, "Aristotle's Other Politeiai: Was the Athenaion Politeia Atypical?", The Classical Journal 94.3 (1999). p.235.
- ^ Giles, P. (1892). "Review of Aristotle on the Constitution of Athens; Aristotle on the Athenian Constitution, F. G. Kenyon". The English Historical Review. 7 (26): 322–336. ISSN 0013-8266.
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