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Aristotle's Politics is a work of political philosophy. The end of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics declared that the inquiry into ethics necessarily follows into politics, and the two works are frequently considered to be parts of a larger treatise, or perhaps connected lectures, dealing with the philosophy of human affairs. Aristotle is generally regarded as one of the most influential ancient thinkers in a number of philosophical fields, including political theory.

Over two millennia after its compilation, the Politics still offers much to consider with regards to political science. Aristotle's succinct and thoughtful analysis is based on his study of over 150 city constitutions and covers the gamut of political issues in order to establish which types of constitution are best, ideally as well as for particular circumstances, and how they may be maintained.

From the University of Virginia’s Democratic Futures Project, "The Power of Many" brings you the voices of democracy advocates, activists and scholars from around the world. We unpack the urgent challenges facing nonviolent resistance, while exploring how to breathe life into democracy and human rights movements. Join our hosts, Félix Maradiaga and Emily Mellen, as they engage guests from around the world in conversations that connect on-the-ground activism with scholarly insight, building bridges between theory and practice. Maradiaga is a democracy advocate and Nobel Peace Prize nominee. ...

Throughout history, great thinkers have explored life, leadership, and self-mastery. This collection presents their most influential works, updated for today’s listeners. Whether seeking guidance on resilience, strategy, or ethics, these timeless classics remain relevant.

After trying for years to emulate her boomer parents’ 40-year and still-going-strong marriage, Sophie realized that maybe the love she was looking for was down a road less traveled. In this bold, graphic memoir, she explores her sexuality, her values, and the versions of love our society accepts and practices.

When a police officer stood at his bedroom door on August 3, 1982, Michael Hardwick had no idea that he would become an avatar of the gay rights movement. Arrested for sodomy, Hardwick sued for his right to privacy all the way to the Supreme Court, as the HIV/AIDS epidemic spiraled. When he lost, his era-defining case inspired a half-million people to protest against the Court. Today Bowers v. Hardwick continues to reverberate as the rights of privacy underpinning abortion, contraception, and same-sex relationships come under fire.

Half a dozen years ago, anthropologist Gabriella Coleman set out to study the rise of this global phenomenon just as some of its members were turning to political protest and dangerous disruption. She ended up becoming so closely connected to Anonymous that the tricky story of her inside-outside status as Anon confidante, interpreter, and erstwhile mouthpiece forms one of the themes of this witty and entirely engrossing book.

In his first audiobook, As Many Reps as Possible (AMRAP), Jason reveals the invaluable principles that helped him and his wife dedicate every minute of their lives to Ava's battle against leukemia.

In his memoir, The Lion Awakes, Ashish Thakkar describes how, as a young entrepreneur selling computer parts across Africa in the 1990s, he noticed that flights within the continent seemed to take longer than the distances on a map would suggest. “Were the planes slower?” he wondered. In fact, he learned, the commonly used Mercator projection vastly understates the size of Africa, and its 54 countries, relative to other continents.

"The Many Meanings of the Pantsuit" is from the December 21, 2016 Lifestyle section of The New York Times. It was written by Valeriya Safronova and narrated by Corey M. Snow.

"The Many Faces of Dennis Hastert" is from the April 30, 2016 U.S. section of The New York Times. It was written by Frank Bruni and narrated by Barbara Benjamin-Creel.

"For Many Golfers, Fathers Serve as the Caddies of Life" is from the June 18, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Karen Crouse and narrated by Paul Ryden.

"Many Kids’ Headphones Carry Risk of Hearing Loss, Study Finds" is from the December 05, 2016 Science section of The New York Times. It was written by Catherine Saint Louis and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Many Small Businesses Worry about Adjusting for Overtime Rules" is from the May 18, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Sarah Max and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Many Soldiers, Few Signs, Long Lines: The Rio Games beyond the TV Screen" is from the August 10, 2016 Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by David Segal and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

"Many in Presidential Field Got Started on Athletic Field" is from the Sports section of The New York Times. It was written by Victor Mather and narrated by Fleet Cooper.

"Many in British Fishing Port Want EU out of Their Waters" is from the April 14, 2016 Business section of The New York Times. It was written by Kimiko De Freytas Tamura and narrated by Kristi Burns.

"Many See IRS Fines as More Affordable Than Insurance" is from the US section of The New York Times. It was written by Abby Goodnough and narrated by Keith Sellon-Wright.

As Obama prepared to give his farewell address on Tuesday from McCormick Place, the cavernous convention center beside Lake Michigan, people in his hometown sounded by turns possessive, proud, anxious and wistful.

"A Great Deal for the Many" is from the December 03, 2016 Opinion section of The New York Times. It was written by Ross Douthat and narrated by Paul Ryden.