Download or read book Machiavelli to Marx written by Dante Germino and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1979-04-15 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Germino examines the scholars of this period whose works he feels have made significant new approaches to the critical understanding of our world and, consequently, to the problems of our time. He discusses utilitarianism, lieberalism, scientism, and messianic nationalism"--Back cover
Download or read book Machiavelli to Marx written by Dante L. Germino and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Germino examines the scholars of this period whose works he feels have made significant new approaches to the critical understanding of our world and, consequently, to the problems of our time. He discusses utilitarianism, lieberalism, scientism, and messianic nationalism"--Back cover.
Download or read book Western Political Thought From Plato to Marx written by Jha and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2010 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Political Thought: From Plato to Marx is a lucid and comprehensive account of political thought that stretches from ancient Greece to the nineteenth century. Analysing political philosophies chronologically, this book offers valuable insights into the political structures of societies across the ages, and presents a wide perspective on the various social and political ideologies. Each of the 12 chapters has boxes with excerpts from the original works by the philosophers, a comprehensive reading list and thought provoking questions on the philosophies discussed in the book.
Download or read book Modern Western Political Thought written by Dante L. Germino and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Western Political Thought From Plato to Marx written by Jha, Shefali and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2009 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Political Thought: From Plato to Marx is a lucid and comprehensive account of political thought that stretches from ancient Greece to the nineteenth century. Analysing political philosophies chronologically, this book offers valuable insights into the political structures of societies across the ages, and presents a wide perspective on the various social and political ideologies. Each of the 12 chapters contains excerpts from the original works by the philosophers, comprehensive reading list, and thought provoking questions on the philosophies discussed.
Download or read book A HISTORY OF POLITICAL THOUGHT written by SUBRATA MUKHERJEE and published by PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-08-09 with total page 571 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lucidly written text, in its second edition, continues to provide a comprehensive study of the classical political tradition from Plato to Marx. The book elucidates the fascinating evolution of the history of political ideas, through the works of thirteen key political thinkers — which includes Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hegel and Marx. The text highlights the decline and revival of classical political theory and portrays the clash of universalism vs. localism in the classical tradition. It focuses on the recent interpretations of the classical texts, for instance, feasibility of the ideal State in Plato; civic humanism and republicanism in Machiavelli; the radicalism of Locke, and the contributions to the woman’s cause by John Stuart Mill. The text is intended for the undergraduate and postgraduate students of Political Science of various universities, and for all those who are appearing for the civil services examinations. NEW TO THIS EDITION : Inclusion of two important liberal thinkers, Mary Wollstonecraft, the founder of liberal feminism, and Immanuel Kant, a de-ontological liberal. Addition of an Appendix on John Rawls who is credited as a seminal thinker of contemporary times, having played a crucial role in the revival of normative political theory.
Download or read book WESTERN POLITICAL THOUGHT written by Dr. Sadhana Pandey and published by Horizon Books ( A Division of Ignited Minds Edutech P Ltd). This book was released on 2017-12-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: I have tried my best to write this book as per the syllabus of B. A. II year Political Science students. In this book I have mentioned Western Political Thinkers, their ideas and analysis. For better understanding of the student, the language of book is simple and no unnecessary details have been added. According to the need of students the book includes all the important quotations of thinkers and also has objective questions with their answers. This book has been written to provide students with all the consolidated study material related to western thinkers according to the syllabus at one place in simple language.
Download or read book Western Political Thought written by Leigh Weber and published by Scientific e-Resources. This book was released on 2018-08-12 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Political philosophy is the study of the fundamental questions about the state, government, politics, property, law and the enforcement of a legal code by authority: what they are, why they are needed, what makes a government legitimate, what rights and freedoms it should protect and why, what form it should take and why, what the law is, and what duties citizens owe to a legitimate government, if any, and when it may be legitimately overthrown. Western political thought has been dominated, since the beginning, with an interest in the procedures by which political power is applied. Western political thought is an extremely important subject of study both for university as well as for competitive examinations. It is equally important for all those interested in politics. Aim of this book is to provide to our readers innovative and important aspects of this essential subject at different levels. In selection of the material care has been exercised to confirm to the course contents. Efforts have been made to include readers friendly essays. The present book provides general history necessary for the comprehension of political philosophers relating their works and contributions to the western political thought. The book traverses political thought down from antiquity, the middle ages through the renaissance to the modern period in a lucid manner. The book is useful for students, teachers, researchers, historians' politicians and general readers.
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 Western Political Thought From the Ancient Greeks to Modern Times 2nd Edition by Pearson written by Shefali Jha and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western Political Thought, 2E is an attempt to include in its reach the political ideas of some of the more recent thinkers. These thinkers certainly draw on the classics of western political thought like the writings of Marx, Rousseau, Locke and Aristotle; however, they also extend our understanding of the political thought in several ways. The latest edition gives a comprehensive account of the thread of political thought that stretches from the ancient Greeks to modern times. Analysing political philosophies chronologically, this book offers valuable insights into the political structures of societies across the ages and presents a wide perspective on the various social and political ideologies.
Download or read book Interpreting Modern Political Philosophy written by Alistair Edwards and published by Red Globe Press. This book was released on 2002-05-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interpretive literature in the history of political thought is now vast, complex and esoteric, posing as much a barrier to the understanding of the undergraduate student as it offers assistance. This unique and innovative text provides the student with a guide through this maze of argument. Each chapter sets out the major positions and debates that surround the texts of key thinkers, analyzes major problems of interpreting them, examines the sources of disagreement, and evaluates the different interpretations in terms of their strengths, weaknesses and contributions to scholarship.
Download or read book Western Political Thought written by John Bowle and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 1961 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Fifty Major Political Thinkers written by Ian Adams and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2004-03-01 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Classics of Modern Political Theory written by Steven M. Cahn and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Classics of Modern Political Theory: Machiavelli to Mill brings together the complete texts or substantial selections from the masterpieces of modern political theory. The most comprehensive anthology of its kind, this volume includes well-known works by Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Hegel, and Marx, and significant contributions from Spinoza, Montesquieu, Hume, Adam Smith, Kant, Burke, Bentham, and Tocqueville. A distinctive feature of this collection is the inclusion of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, and numerous papers from The Federalist. An extended introduction to each author's writings, provided by a renowned authority on the subject, features biographical data, philosophical commentary, and bibliographical guides. Ideal for courses in political philosophy and intellectual history, as well as surveys of Western Civilization, this book presents influential authors and ideas that have shaped modern political thought.
Download or read book Modern Political Thought written by David Wootton and published by Hackett Publishing. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 964 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents unabridged works and substantive abridgments in preeminent translations, along with balanced, lucid, sophisticated introductions. This book includes a wide and balanced selection of many of the more important texts of modern political thought. To its great credit, it provides pertinent excerpts from frequently neglected authors, such as Calvin and Hume, which it nicely juxtaposes appear to be good, and the introductions to each section help to situate the writers in their historical and intellectual context and to alert students to some of the central issues that arise in the texts. This book offers an economical and useful approach to modern political thought.
Download or read book Great Political Thinkers written by Quentin Skinner and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
