What if one philosopher could teach you both how to govern a state-and explain the mysteries of life itself?

The Ancient Wisdom Collection (Vol. 4) presents Aristotle's profound reflections on the mechanics of human society and the processes of life. This carefully curated volume includes his essential political masterpiece alongside rarely discussed biological texts, all adapted into a highly readable modern translation. Together, they reveal the timeless coherence of Aristotle's thinking-from the polis to the pulse.

What You'll Discover Inside:

. Politics - Aristotle's definitive guide to government, citizenship, law, justice, and the different forms of rule-from tyranny to democracy. Learn the principles of sound governance and the role of virtue in the public sphere.

. On Sense and the Sensible - Explore Aristotle's early investigation into the nature of perception-how we experience the world through the senses and what this reveals about the soul.

. On Youth and Old Age - A concise meditation on aging, vitality, and the physical causes of change across the human lifespan.

. On Life and Death - Aristotle's inquiries into what defines life and where the boundaries lie between existence and nonexistence.

. On Breathing - A philosophical and biological exploration of respiration, its role in vitality, and its deeper connection to life force.

. On Longevity and Shortness of Life - A treatise analyzing why some species and individuals live longer than others-and how nature governs duration and decline.

This unique collection makes Aristotle's most foundational political thought and biological observations accessible in one comprehensive volume. It speaks to the civic-minded, the scientifically curious, and the philosophically inclined reader alike.

Aristotle does not just answer what life is-he shows how it should be lived and led.