Roman Political Thought

ISBN-13: 9781107107007 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 256 str.

Jed W. Atkins

Opis

A thematic introduction to Roman political thought that shows the Romans' enduring contribution to key political ideas.

Recenzje

'… a well written and conceived volume that will be of interest to those first encountering Roman political thought. … Atkins' book is an important contribution to the cross-disciplinary study of Roman political thought, and it fulfills his intention of providing a concise, stimulating, and provocative introduction to Roman thought ranging from Polybius to Augustine.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. The Roman Constitution in theory and practice; 2. Liberty and related concepts; 3. Citizenship and civic virtue; 4. Political passions and civic corruption; 5. Rhetoric, deliberation, and judgment; 6. Civil religion; 7. Imperialism, just war theory, and cosmopolitanism; Conclusion; Bibliographical essay.