Download or read book Exploring Western Political Thought Thinkers and Their Ideas written by Sankar Majumder and published by SANKAR MAJUMDER. This book was released on 2023-04-20 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this insightful and thought-provoking book, the author provides a comprehensive analysis of Western political thought. Through a careful examination of key thinkers and their ideas, the book explores the evolution of political theory in the Western world from ancient Greece to contemporary times. The book begins by examining the works of Plato, Aristotle, and other ancient Greek thinkers, exploring their ideas on justice, democracy, and the role of the state. It then moves on to analyze the political thought of medieval and Renaissance Europe, including the works of Machiavelli, Thomas Hobbes, and John Locke. The author provides a detailed analysis of Enlightenment thinkers such as Jean-Jacques Rousseau, before examining the contributions of 19th and 20th-century thinkers like Karl Marx. Throughout the book, the author provides insightful analysis and commentary on key ideas, themes, and controversies in Western political thought. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of important concepts such as democracy, liberalism, socialism, and conservatism, and will be able to engage with the ongoing debates that shape contemporary political discourse. Written in a clear and engaging style, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in political theory, history, or philosophy. It will be especially useful for students preparing for exams like UGC NET, SET, UPSC Civil Services, and WBCS Political Science optional. Whether you are a student, scholar, or simply someone interested in the evolution of political thought, this book is an essential resource for understanding the ideas that have shaped Western civilization.

Download or read book Western Political Thought written by Brian R. Nelson and published by Waveland Press. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book A Social History of Western Political Thought written by Ellen Meiksins Wood and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2022-08-30 with total page 903 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Citizens to Lords written by Ellen Meiksins Wood and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking work, Ellen Meiksins Wood rewrites the history of political theory. 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. 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. 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, Citizens to Lords offers a rich, dynamic exploration of thinkers and ideas that have indelibly stamped our modern world.

Download or read book Western Political Thought An Historical Introduction from the Origins to Rousseau written by John Bowle and published by Sapere Books. This book was released on 2022-07-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: '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

Download or read book Liberty and Property written by Ellen Meiksins Wood and published by Verso Books. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The formation of the modern state, the rise of capitalism, the Renaissance and Reformation, the scientific revolution and the Age of Enlightenment 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.

Download or read book Inventors of Ideas Introduction to Western Political Philosophy written by Donald Tannenbaum and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2003-03-28 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A concise yet comprehensive introduction to the Western political thought from the Ancient Greeks to the 21st century, INVENTORS OF IDEAS connects major thinkers' political and societal views to a larger understanding of current politics. Covering the traditional canon of writers while also reflecting a concern or emphasis upon the role of gender and science in western political thought, the book gives students practical and historical foundations with which to look at contemporary social and political issues.

Download or read book Politics and Vision written by Sheldon S. Wolin and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a significantly expanded edition of one of the greatest works of modern political theory. Sheldon Wolin's "Politics and Vision" inspired and instructed two generations of political theorists after its appearance in 1960. This new edition retains intact the original ten chapters about political thinkers from Plato to Mill, and adds seven chapters about theorists from Marx and Nietzsche to Rawls and the postmodernists. The new chapters, which show how thinkers have grappled with the immense possibilities and dangers of modern power, are themselves a major theoretical statement. They culminate in Wolin's remarkable argument that the United States has invented a new political form, "inverted totalitarianism," in which economic rather than political power is dangerously dominant. In this new edition, the book that helped to define political theory in the late twentieth century should energize, enlighten, and provoke generations of scholars to come. Wolin originally wrote "Politics and Vision" to challenge the idea that political analysis should consist simply of the neutral observation of objective reality. He argues that political thinkers must also rely on creative vision. Wolin shows that great theorists have been driven to shape politics to some vision of the Good that lies outside the existing political order. As he tells it, the history of theory is thus, in part, the story of changing assumptions about the Good. In the new chapters, Wolin displays all the energy and flair, the command of detail and of grand historical developments, that he brought to this story forty years ago. This is a work of immense talent and intense thought, an intellectual achievement that will endure.

Download or read book The Wives of Western Philosophy written by Jennifer Forestal and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-12-16 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wives of Western Philosophy examines the lives and experiences of the wives and women associated with nine distinct political thinkers—from Socrates to Marx—in order to explore the gendered patterns of intellectual labor that permeate the foundations of Western political thought. Organized chronologically and representative of three eras in the history of political thought (Ancient, Early Modern, and Modern), nine critical biographical chapters explore the everyday acts of intellectual labor and partnership involving these "wives of the canon." Taking seriously their narratives as intimate partners reveals that wives have labored in remarkable ways throughout the history of political thought. In some cases, their labors mark the conceptual boundaries of political life; in others, they serve as uncredited resources for the production of political ideas. In all instances, however, these wives and intimates are pushed to the margins of the history of political thought. The Wives of Western Philosophy brings these women to the center of scholarly interest. In so doing, it provides new insights into the intellectual biographies of some of the most famed men in political theory while also raising important questions about the gendered politics of intellectual labor which shape our receptions of canonical texts and thinkers, and which sustain the academy even today.

Download or read book Philosophy written by Fouad Sabry and published by One Billion Knowledgeable. This book was released on 2024-08-08 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the depths of political theory with "Philosophy," an essential addition to the Political Science series by Fouad Sabry. This compelling book invites you to explore the philosophical roots underpinning political ideologies and practices shaping our world. Chapters Highlights: 1: Philosophy - Introduces fundamental concepts linking philosophy and political theory. 2: Baruch Spinoza - Explores Spinoza's rationalist approach and theories on power and governance. 3: Epistemology - Examines the nature of knowledge and belief, crucial for understanding political truths. 4: Metaphilosophy - Investigates the nature and methods of philosophical inquiry and its influence on political theory. 5: Metaphysics - Explores the fundamental nature of reality and its implications for political philosophy. 6: Analytic Philosophy - Understands the clarity and precision of analytic philosophy in analyzing political arguments. 7: Ancient Greek Philosophy - Journeys through the foundational ideas of ancient Greek philosophers. 8: Knowledge - Examines how the theory of knowledge impacts political ideologies and policy formulation. 9: Aristotelianism - Discovers Aristotle’s contributions to political philosophy. 10: Indian Philosophy - Explores Indian thought on power, justice, and political authority. 11: G. E. M. Anscombe - Learns from Anscombe’s influential work on action theory and ethics. 12: History of Philosophy - Traces the evolution of philosophical ideas and their impact on political theory. 13: Peter van Inwagen - Delves into van Inwagen’s contributions to metaphysics and their political implications. 14: A. C. Grayling - Explores Grayling’s modern interpretations of philosophical concepts. 15: Michael Bratman - Examines Bratman’s theories on intention and action in politics. 16: Metaphysical Naturalism - Understands the implications of naturalism for political philosophy. 17: Feminist Philosophy - Engages with feminist perspectives on justice and equality. 18: Quietism (Philosophy) - Analyzes the relevance of quietism to political engagement and activism. 19: Western Philosophy - Explores diverse traditions of Western philosophy influencing contemporary political thought. 20: Philosophy of Happiness - Investigates philosophical perspectives on happiness and well-being. 21: Logic - Concludes with an exploration of logical principles essential for evaluating political arguments. "Philosophy" offers an invaluable framework for understanding the philosophical foundations of political ideologies and practices. It is an indispensable resource for professionals, students, and enthusiasts seeking to deepen their comprehension of political science through philosophical inquiry. Investing in this book means gaining access to crucial ideas for anyone serious about political theory.

Download or read book Inventors of Ideas written by Donald G. Tannenbaum and published by Bedford/st Martins. This book was released on 1998 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inventors of Ideas provides a concise chronological introduction to the thought of a broad range of major western political theorists showing how their insights are relevant to the understanding of contemporary politics.

Download or read book Western Political Thought written by Siddhant Pachauri and published by AG PUBLISHING HOUSE (AGPH Books). This book was released on 2023-01-25 with total page 361 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One cannot overstate the value of political theory. Studying political ideas from different eras might help you see the bigger picture and make better future plans. Politicians and future politicians might develop more sophisticated solutions to current challenges by studying political philosophy in its historical context. Western political theory forms the foundation of contemporary global politics. Studying political philosophy often begins with western authors, namely the greeks, since their hypotheses are written alone in separate expositions, rather than being interwoven throughout literature that is primarily religious or moral, unlike what was case mostly with its eastern counterparts. Consequently, this book starts with plato then covers some of the most influential western philosophers throughout history, such as Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Bentham, Mill, Hegel, Green Marx, and others. This book takes an analytical approach to its subject matter, while its writing style keeps it short and simple. Both educators and ordinary readers would get a wealth of useful information throughout this book.

Download or read book A History of Western Political Thought written by J. S. McClelland and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-07-15 with total page 826 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Political Thinking Political Theory and Civil Society written by Steven M. DeLue and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-07-01 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive overview of the Western tradition of political thought approaches concepts with the aim of helping readers develop their own political thinking and critical thinking skills. This text is uniquely organized around the theme of civil society — what is the nature of a civil society? why is it important? — that will engage students and help make the material relevant. Major thinkers discussed in the text are explored not only with the goal of understanding their views, but also with an interest in understanding the relationship of their ideas to the notion of a civil society. DeLue and Dale contend that a civil society is important for securing the way of life that most of us value and want to preserve, a way of life that allows people to live freely and place significance on their own lives. New to the Fourth Edition Connects traditional political theory to contemporary challenges to civil society including new coverage of US electoral politics, the Black Lives Matter movement, Citizens United, and Robert Putnam’s view of the decline of social support systems. Updates the coverage of feminism and feminist thinkers, including coverage of gay marriage, in the context of civil society. Expands coverage of global civil society, especially in terms of contemporary challenges posed by ISIS, the failure of the Arab Spring, and ongoing humanitarian crises in Syria, Iran, and beyond.

Download or read book Inventors of Ideas written by Donald Tannenbaum and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INVENTORS OF IDEAS, 3E, International Edition connects the major philosophers' original political and societal views with current politics and political thought. Significantly revised to give increased coverage to the major thinkers, the Third Edition covers the traditional canon of writers. INVENTORS OF IDEAS, 3E, International Edition gives students the practical and historical foundations with which to look at contemporary political issues.

Download or read book Scientific Statesmanship Governance and the History of Political Philosophy written by Kyriakos N. Demetriou and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-02-11 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the centuries, the question of "good" or "effective" governance has undergone several transformations and ramifications to fit within certain social, cultural and historical contexts. What defines political knowledge? What is the measure of expert political leadership? Various interpretations, perspectives, and re-conceptualizations emerge as one moves from Plato to the present. This edited book explores the relationship between political expertise, which is defined as "scientific statesmanship or governance," and political leadership throughout the history of ideas. An outstanding group of experts study and analyze the ideas of significant philosophers, such as Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Montesquieu, Kant, Burke, Comte, and Weber, among others. The contributors aim to interpret these thinkers’ approaches to "scientific statesmanship," deepening our understanding of the idea itself and decoding its theoretical complexities. In the face of the ongoing crisis of the traditional party system and the eroding structures within the new cultural-financial and political environment in the era of globalization, tracing the connection between Plato’s idealist statesmanship to twentieth-century modernist politics is an important and ever-challenging enterprise; one that promises to interest scholars of the history of western political thought, philosophy, classics and the classical tradition, political science, and sociology.

Download or read book Political Theory written by Andrew Heywood and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-02-23 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While Western modern political thought has been a story of inclusion, it has also been one of continued exclusion and new forms of political oppression and silencing. This is why political theory is so necessary today. Political thought is diverse. From liberal theories laying out ideal democratic institutions, to critical analyses of postcolonial settler states, to conceptual analyses of the nature of freedom, there are very different approaches, topics and aims within the tradition of Western political theory. What binds these diverse forms of thinking together? How do how do they help us to understand political institutions, life, behaviour and events? How do they help us to make decisions in the complex world of politics? This book, significantly revised and reconceptualized, introduces you to the modern discipline of political theory in the Western tradition, tackling its key debates, concepts, problems and traditions: - What is the nature of political concepts? What problems do they pose to thinkers and political actors? - How have modern political thinkers usually approached thinking about politics? How has this been problematized in contemporary debates? - Has modern politics fundamentally ignored economically impoverished groups, women, indigenous peoples, racialized groups and the natural environment? - How have ideas like freedom, equality, sovereignty and the state been conceptualized in the modern tradition? What tensions has this given rise to? Delving into topics as diverse as Maoism, postcolonialism and white supremacy, boxed features give you room to explore and expand in political theorising: -Focusing on the texts: helps you deal with difficult texts and arguments -Tradition: introduces you to major approaches to political theory -Thinker: allows you to understand the contributions of major figures in political thought -Thinking globally: gives insight into how political theory is adapting to global interconnectedness -Beyond the West: makes you reflect on what can be learnt from non-Western approaches. Spanning the development of Western political thought, from Thucydides through to John Rawls and beyond, with a focus on Modern and contemporary debates, this is an essential text for undergraduate and postgraduate courses on political thought and political philosophy.