Reading Political Philosophy: Machiavelli to Mill
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Book Overview
This clear and thorough introduction provides students with the skills necessary to understand the main thinkers, texts and arguments of political philosophy and thought. Each chapter comprises a brief overview of a major political thinker, followed by an introduction to one or more of their most influential works and an introduction to key secondary readings.
Key features include:
* exercises
* reading notes
* guides for further reading
The book introduces and assesses: Machiavelli's Prince; Hobbes' Leviathan; Locke's Second Treatise on Government; Rousseau's Social Contract; Marx and Engels' German Ideology (Part 1); Mill's On Liberty and The Subjection of Women. Reading Political Philosophy requires no previous knowledge of philosophy or politics and is ideal for newcomers to political philosophy and political thought.
Key features include:
* exercises
* reading notes
* guides for further reading
The book introduces and assesses: Machiavelli's Prince; Hobbes' Leviathan; Locke's Second Treatise on Government; Rousseau's Social Contract; Marx and Engels' German Ideology (Part 1); Mill's On Liberty and The Subjection of Women. Reading Political Philosophy requires no previous knowledge of philosophy or politics and is ideal for newcomers to political philosophy and political thought.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0415211972
ISBN13:9780415211970
Release Date:May 2014
Publisher:Routledge
Length:396 Pages
Weight:1.90 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 6.8" x 9.7"
Customer Reviews
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Perfect overview of the foundations of modern political thought
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
Well written and a good read either as a stand alone introduction to the history of political thought or as a companion to the original texts. The authors challenge the reader to question the works, pose important questions and guide him toward an understanding of the material.
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