An Introduction to Political Thought : Key Concepts and Thinkers

Peri Roberts

ISBN 10: 0814775691 / ISBN 13: 9780814775691

Verlag: New York University Press Dez 2004, 2004

Beschreibung

Neuware - An Introduction to Political Thought emphasizes a dual approach to political theory by providing a chronological overview of both major figures and texts as well as an understanding of the development of key concepts and themes. In this way the authors provide a basic sense of the history and development of political thought and a critical grasp of the theoretical and philosophical issues at the heart of politics. Beginning with the idea that laws and constitutions are only beneficial insofar as they give effective expression to our moral and political beliefs, the authors argue that moral and political ideas are the foundations of politics. Political philosophers covered in depth include: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Bentham, Rawls, and Burke. Key concepts such as the moral order, liberty, human nature, freedom, the social contract, distributive justice, liberalism, socialism, feminism, human rights, and multiculturalism are also all covered. In exploring these issues the authors offer a critical guide through key arguments in the history of political thought and contemporary political theory.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: An Introduction to Political Thought : Key Concepts and Thinkers
• Verlag: New York University Press Dez 2004
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 0814775691
• ISBN-13: 9780814775691
• Einband: Buch
• Zustand: Neu
• Abmessungen: 229B x 152 H x 0 T Millimeter Breite: 229 mm, Höhe: 152 mm, Tiefe: 0 mm
• Gewicht: 604 Gramm

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Inhaltsangabe

An Introduction to Political Thought emphasizes a dual approach to political theory by providing a chronological overview of both major figures and texts as well as an understanding of the development of key concepts and themes. In this way the authors provide a basic sense of the history and development of political thought and a critical grasp of the theoretical and philosophical issues at the heart of politics.
Beginning with the idea that laws and constitutions are only beneficial insofar as they give effective expression to our moral and political beliefs, the authors argue that moral and political ideas are the foundations of politics. Political philosophers covered in depth include: Plato, Aristotle, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Bentham, Rawls, and Burke. Key concepts such as the moral order, liberty, human nature, freedom, the social contract, distributive justice, liberalism, socialism, feminism, human rights, and multiculturalism are also all covered. In exploring these issues the authors offer a critical guide through key arguments in the history of political thought and contemporary political theory.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Peri Roberts is a lecturer in political theory at Cardiff University.