A Short History Of Western Political Thought

Author : W. M. Spellman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780230343788

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A Short History of Western Political Thought by W. M. Spellman Pdf

This brief narrative survey of political thought over the past two millennia explores key ideas that have shaped Western political traditions. Beginning with the Ancient Greeks' classical emphasis on politics as an independent sphere of activity, the book goes on to consider the medieval and early modern Christian views of politics and its central role in providing spiritual leadership. Concluding with a discussion of present-day political thought, W. M. Spellman explores the return to the ancient understanding of political life as a more autonomous sphere, and one that doesn't relate to anything beyond the physical world. Setting the work of major and lesser-known political philosophers within its historical context, the book offers a balanced and considered overview of the topic, taking into account the religious values, inherited ideas and social settings of the writers. Assuming no prior knowledge and written in a highly accessible style, A Short History of Western Political Thought is ideal for those seeking to develop an understanding of this fascinating and important subject.

Author : Ellen Meiksins Wood
Publisher : Verso Books
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2022-08-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781839766114

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A Social History of Western Political Thought by Ellen Meiksins Wood Pdf

A sweeping and nuanced materialist history of Western political thought In this groundbreaking work, Ellen Meiksins Wood rewrites the history of political theory, from Plato to Rousseau. Treating canonical thinkers as passionately engaged human beings, Wood examines their ideas not simply in the context of political languages but as creative responses to the social relations and conflicts of their time and place. She identifies a distinctive relation between property and state in Western history and shows how the canon, while largely the work of members or clients of dominant classes, was shaped by complex interactions among proprietors, labourers and states. Western political theory, Wood argues, owes much of its vigour, and also many ambiguities, to these complex and often contradictory relations. In the first volume, she traces the development of the Western tradition from classical antiquity through to the Middle Ages in the perspective of social history—a significant departure not only from the standard abstract history of ideas but also from other contextual methods. From the Ancient Greek polis of Plato, Aristotle, Aeschylus and Sophocles, through the Roman Republic of Cicero and the Empire of St Paul and St Augustine, to the medieval world of Averroes, Thomas Aquinas and William of Ockham, Wood offers a rich, dynamic exploration of thinkers and ideas that have indelibly stamped our modern world. In the second volume, Wood addresses the formation of the modern state, the rise of capitalism, the Renaissance and Reformation, the scientific revolution and the Age of Enlightenment, which have all been attributed to the “early modern” period. Nearly everything about its history remains controversial, but one thing is certain: it left a rich and provocative legacy of political ideas unmatched in Western history. The concepts of liberty, equality, property, human rights and revolution born in those turbulent centuries continue to shape, and to limit, political discourse today. Assessing the work and background of figures such as Machiavelli, Luther, Calvin, Spinoza, the Levellers, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau, Ellen Wood vividly explores the ideas of the canonical thinkers, not as philosophical abstractions but as passionately engaged responses to the social conflicts of their day.

Author : J. S. McClelland,Dr J S Mcclelland
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-07-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781134812110

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A History of Western Political Thought by J. S. McClelland,Dr J S Mcclelland Pdf

A History of Western Political Thought is an energetic and lucid account of the most important political thinkers and the enduring themes of the last two and a half millennia. Written with students of the history of political thought in mind, the book: * traces the development of political thought from Ancient Greece to the late twentieth century * focuses on individual thinkers and texts * includes 40 biographies of key political thinkers * offers original views of theorists and highlights those which may have been unjustly neglected * develops the wider themes of political thought and the relations between thinkers over time.

Author : John Morrow
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781352005738

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History of Western Political Thought by John Morrow Pdf

The third edition of this highly-regarded core textbook offers an accessible and impressively comprehensive account of Western Political Thought over the last two millennia. Structured in four main parts, the chapters are organised around a wide range of key themes, covering everything from Absolute Government and Revolutionary Political Thought to Politics and Freedom and Theories of Civil Disobedience. This new edition concludes with an Epilogue that considers the challenges posed to the history of Western political thought by the perspectives of post-colonialism and post-modernism. The use of boxes throughout the book to explain key thinkers in more detail, as well as the author's ability to express complex ideas in clear and jargon-free language, makes this the perfect text for helping students to understand the key debates, issues and continuities in the long history of political ideas. For undergraduate and postgraduate students studying courses on the history of political thought and theory, this is an indispensable guide. New to this Edition: - Expanded material on the history of international relations thinking, race consciousness, diversity and gender politics - A completely new Epilogue which focuses on a discussion of post-colonialism and post-modernism in relation to political theory - Additional 'Thinker' boxes, alongside revised and updated suggestions for further reading

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1964
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:723848436

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History of Western Political Thought by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 798 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Political science
ISBN : OCLC:922016239

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A History of Western Political Thought by Anonim Pdf

Author : Urmila Sharma,S.K. Sharma
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Fascism
ISBN : 8171566839

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Western Political Thought by Urmila Sharma,S.K. Sharma Pdf

The Significance Of Political Thought Cannot Be Overemphasized. The Task Of Understanding The Deeper Implications Of The Present Situation And The Future Planning Can Be Assisted By A Careful Study Of Political Thought Of The Ages. The Study Of Political Thought In The Historical Perspective Leads To Mature Thinking And Enables The Political Leaders To Solve Contemporary Problems In A Better Way.The Political Thought Of Modern World Is Based On Western Political Thought. It Is Always Preferred To Begin The Study Of Political Thought With The Western Thinkers, Better Say Greeks, Because Unlike Their Eastern Counterpart, Their Speculations Are Exclusively Contained In Independent Treatises And Do Not Form Part Of Literature Which Was Predominantly Religious And Ethical. Accordingly, The Present Volume Begins With Homer And Includes In Its Study The Prominent Thinkers Of The West Of All Ages Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, Burke To Name But A Few.Analytic In Presentation, The Present Book Is Concise And Easily Comprehensible. Since Its Matter Has Been Drawn From Authentic Originals And The Books Of Eminent Western Authors Have Been Referred To, The Book Aptly Caters With The Academic Needs Of Students Of Political Science. It Provides A Bibliography And Also A List Of Questions Set At Various University Examinations, Aiming At Facilitating The Preparation For Examination. While The Teachers Will Find This Book An Ideal Reference Book, The General Readers Will Find It Highly Informative.

Author : Radhey Shyam Chaurasia
Publisher : Atlantic Publishers & Dist
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Political science
ISBN : 8126900350

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History of Western Political Thought by Radhey Shyam Chaurasia Pdf

This Book Covers Western Political Thought From The Very Beginning To Karl Marx. It Has Been Written In A Simple And Lucid Style. Controversial Matters Have Been Dealt With In Such A Way That Scientific And Objective Conclusions May Be Drawn. The Book Has Been Planned As An Ideal Textbook For The Students And A Reference Book For The Teachers.

Author : Brian R. Nelson
Publisher : Waveland Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781478628989

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Western Political Thought by Brian R. Nelson Pdf

Written simply and directly—but without sacrificing intellectual depth—this widely acclaimed text explores the preeminent theorists of Western political thought from the pre-Socratics to the contemporary era. The author provides an in-depth analysis of a limited number of major thinkers, which allows for a richly detailed examination of each philosopher in historical context. Western Political Thought, Second Edition, presents the fundamental terms, ideas, and dilemmas of Western political philosophy in a straightforward, easy-to-understand manner. It organizes the theorists historically, explains basic concepts in depth, and draws out and analyzes the implications of various political theories. Moreover, this cohesive volume employs an overarching theme, examining each thinker in terms of the changing relationships of ethics and politics in Western political philosophy.

Author : John Bowle
Publisher : Sapere Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-07-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1800555156

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Western Political Thought: An Historical Introduction from the Origins to Rousseau by John Bowle Pdf

'historical and panoramic approach to the field of political theory. It is written in that clear, fluent, and often truly beautiful style.' The Journal of Politics How did ideas such as liberty, democracy and equality develop in the West over the course of thousands of years? What is justice, the nature of the state, citizenship and the role of religion? And why should we study the history of political thought to understand contemporary society? Exploring the long-term development of political thought allows John Bowle to explore these challenging questions and themes. Introducing the reader to many of the central figures in the history of political thought from Aristotle to St. Augustine, Machiavelli to Rousseau, Bowle provides wonderful insight into their ideas and writings and how they have influenced the world even to this day. 'This is a good and useful book. It is written modestly, as an introduction to a large subject, and with the intention of bringing the reader to the master-works described in the text. Mr. Bowle, however, does more than parade a string of racehorses and give the bystanders short accounts of their pedigree and form. He relates the thought of an age to its general context in political and social history and explains why problems of universal interest took at different times their particular shapes. Mr. Bowle's historical comments (including his footnotes) are vivid and exact... at a time of much weariness and pessimism, his account of the rise of the western tradition of political thought deserves a wide circle of readers.' The Economist 'This first volume deals with the evolution of western thought from the beginnings of what we agree to call "civilization" down to the French Revolution. Let me say at once that it is an exhilarating and even exciting book... Mr. Bowle writes with a good deal of learning, and in a pleasant dignified style... No one I think who's interested in the unending adventure of the human mind could fail to be interested by these really illuminating pages.' Prof. Harold Laski in a B.B.C. review

Author : Routledge,Taylor & Francis Group,Various
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-14
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0415586305

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Routledge Library Editions: Political Science Mini-Set C: History of Western Political Thought: 23-Volume Set by Routledge,Taylor & Francis Group,Various Pdf

Mini-set C: History of Western Political Thought consists of 23 volumes, including some classic texts: J W Allen's A History of Political Thought in the 16th Century, Ernest Barker's Greek Political Theory, Andrew Maclaren Carstairs' A Short History of Electoral Systems in Western Europe, Victor Ehrenberg's The Greek State, Felix Raab's The English Face of Machiavelli and Walter Ullmann's Medieval Papalism.

Author : Joseph Cropsey,Leo Strauss
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 849 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Political science
ISBN : OCLC:7006627

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History of Political Philosophy by Joseph Cropsey,Leo Strauss Pdf

Author : J. Babb
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781786435538

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A World History of Political Thought by J. Babb Pdf

A World History of Political Thought is an outstanding and innovative work with profound significance for the study of the history of political thought, providing a wide-ranging, detailed and global overview of political thought from 600 BC to the 21st century. Treating both western and non-western systems of political thought as equal and placing them as they should be; side by side.

Author : Robert Eccleshall,Michael Kenny
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Political science
ISBN : 0719035694

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Western Political Thought by Robert Eccleshall,Michael Kenny Pdf

This is a guide to the vast amount of literature on the history of political thought which has appeared in English since 1945. The editors provide an annotation of the content of many entries and, where appropriate, indicate their significance, controversial nature and readability.

Author : George Holland Sabine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:57648583

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A History of Political Theory by George Holland Sabine Pdf