The Art and Craft of Political Theory

ISBN-13: 9781138616776 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 216 str.

Leslie Paul Thiele

Opis

This concise, lively, and accessibly written book is essential reading for all students of political theory. This book provides a critical overview of the discipline’s core concepts and concerns and its development of critical thinking and practical judgment.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Theory, Ideology and Irony  2. Human Nature, Power and Politics  3. Ancient, Modern and Postmodern Political Thought  4. The Politics of Identity and Difference  5. Enduring Challenges in a Changing World  6. Technology and the Human Prospect

O autorze

Leslie Paul Thiele is Distinguished Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida and Director of the Center for Adaptive Innovation, Resilience, Ethics and Science. His teaching and interdisciplinary research focuses on political thought, sustainability, emerging technologies and the intersection of political philosophy and the natural sciences. His central concerns are the responsibilities of citizenship and opportunities for leadership in a world of rapid technological, social and ecological change.