An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Routledge Revivals)

ISBN-13: 9780415579322 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 238 str.

A. R. M. Murray;?Abar;?Abar

Opis

This introduction to political philosophy is intended for both the student of political theory and for the general reader. After an introduction which explains the nature and purpose of philosophy, Dr Murray provides a critical examination of the principle theories advanced by political philosophers from Plato to Marx.

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 theBest PossibleState 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