An Introduction to Political Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9780415579216 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 252 str.

A. R. M. Murray

Opis

An introduction to political philosophy that is suitable for both the student of political theory and for the general reader. It explains the nature and purpose of philosophy and provides an examination of the principle theories advanced by political philosophers from Plato to Marx, paying special attention to contemporary issues.

Spis treści

1. The Nature and Scope of Political Philosophy  2. The Political Theories of the Sophists  3. Plato's Theory of the Ideal State  4. Aristotle's Theory of the Best Possible State  5. Political Philosophy Between Aristotle and Machievelli  6. Machievelli on the Science of Government  7. Hobbes' Theory of the Rational State  8. Locke's Theory of the Moral State  9. Rousseau's Theory of the General Will  10. Hume and Burke on the Philosophy of Conservatism  11. Hegel's Idealist Theory of the State  12. The Utilitarian Theories of Bentham and Mill  13. Marxism, Communism and Socialism  14. Political Philosophy in Contemporary Politics  15. The Justification of Government

O autorze

A. R. M. Murray