Reading Political Philosophy: Machiavelli to Mill

di Derek Matravers (Autore)

Jonathan Pike (Autore)

Nigel Warburton (Autore)

Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2000

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.

• Autore: Derek Matravers, Jonathan Pike, Nigel Warburton
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Anno: 2000
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 396 p.
• Dimensioni: 254 x 178 mm
• Peso: 680 gr.
• EAN: 9780415211970

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