Author: Ian Adams Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134586361 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 280
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Fifty Major Political Thinkers introduces the lives and ideas of some of the most influential figures in Western political thought, from ancient Greece to the present day. The entries provide a fascinating introduction to the major figures and schools of thought that have shaped contemporary politics, including: Aristotle Simone de Beauvoir Michel Foucault Mohandas Gandhi Jurgen Habermas Machiavelli Karl Marx Thomas Paine Jean-Jacques Rousseau Mary Wollstonecraft. Fully cross-referenced and including a glossary of theoretical terms, this wide-ranging and accessible book is essential reading for anyone with an interest in the evolution and history of contemporary political thought.
Author: David Boucher Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA ISBN: Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 668
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Now in its second edition, this comprehensive introduction to the history of Western political thought includes two new chapters on Cicero and Kant
Author: Peri Roberts Publisher: Edinburgh University Press ISBN: 0748664823 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 352
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This textbook, now in itsa second edition, is designed to equip students with a basic 'conceptual toolkit' for the study of political thought: (i) a basic political vocabulary, (ii) a conceptual vocabulary and (iii) an historical vocabulary.
Author: Seymour Martin Lipset Publisher: CQ Press ISBN: Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 538
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In 100 essays, scholars from throughout the world introduce and analyze ancient, modern, and contemporary philosophers and philosophies. The first section explains 40 major western and non- western philosophies that underlie the major political theories. The second provides intellectual and biographical information on 26 philosophers and some of the schools surrounding them, such as Hobbesian and Machiavellian thought. The third explores philosophical ideas such as anarchy, women and democracy, and war and civil conflict. Each article provides a bibliography and identifies related entries. c. Book News Inc.
Author: Tudor Jones Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134686536 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 240
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Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas is an exciting new text that provides students with a clearly presented introduction to some of the key areas of modern political thought. Uniquely combining historical and philosophical approaches to the subject, it describes the writings and ideas of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. Modern Political Thinkers and Ideas features: * the main concepts in modern political theory such as: the State and Sovereignty; Political Obligation and Civil Disobedience; Liberty; Rights; Equality and Justice; Democracy * the ideas of key thinkers such as: Machiavelli; Hobbes; Locke; Paine; Rousseau; Burke; Mill; Bentham; Marx; Rawls; Hayek * a clear and instructive framework for each chapter which provides students with: (a) the significance of each concept in modern political thought; (b) what major political thinkers had to say about each concept; and (c) the relevance of key concepts to contemporary argument and debate.
Author: N. Jayapalan Publisher: Atlantic Publishers & Dist ISBN: 9788171569298 Category : Political science Languages : en Pages : 388
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For A Proper Understanding Of Indian Political Scene As We Find It Today, A Thorough Study Of The Prominent Political Thinkers Is Very Essential. The Book Depicts A Beautiful Picture Of The Indian Political Thinkers, Their Career, Political Life And Political Thoughts. It Studies Many Great Leaders From Raja Ram Mohan Roy To Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan. The Introduction Provides The Readers A Peep Into The Manner In Which The Indian Political Ideas Were Adopted From Time To Time By The Political Leaders. Impact Of These Ideas On The Political Action Of The People, Particularly, During The Ram Mohan Roy, Gandhi And Nehru Era Has Been Specially Emphasised. Chapter 12 Lays Overwhelming Stress On The Political Thought Of Mahatma Gandhi. His Ideas Are Always The Guiding Principles Of The People Of The World, In General, And The People Of India, In Particular, For All Ages I.E., Past, Present And Future. Chapters 17 To 20 Deal With The Political, Social And Economic Ideas Of The Socialist And The Communist Leaders Of India In An Excellent Manner. The Book Would Be Of Great Value For The Students As Well As The Teachers. Even Laymen Would Enjoy Reading The Book Because Of Its Simple Style.
Author: Quentin Skinner Publisher: ISBN: Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 506
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This book contains studies of four of the most influential political theorists in the Western tradition: Machiavelli, whose name is a byword for duplicity, Hobbes, the first great English political philosopher, Mill, liberal thinker and champion of individual liberty, and Marx, whose legacy has affected the lives of millions.
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