Political Theory: 101 101 Series
Auteur : Gibbons Michael
Political Theory 101introduces readers to the basic themes, ideas, and arguments that have characterized and constituted political theory from ancient thought to the present. Exploring the key themes which have characterized political thought since the time of Plato, it examines how the goals, purposes and nature of political thinking has changed throughout history. It considers how the positions of individual theorists can be explained in terms of their different approaches to politics and the nature of the political, Political Theory 101 is essential reading for undergraduate students of Politics.
- Introduction
- Appearance and Reality in Politics
- Justice
- The Self and the Polity
- The Public and the Private Spheres
- Politics, Gender, and Sex
- Politics, Morality, and the Other
- Politics as Power: Machiavelli, the Prince, and the Imperatives of Power
- Politics as Science
- Politics as Practical Reason
- In Defense of Politics
Michael Gibbons is Associate Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida.
12.9x19.8 cm
12.9x19.8 cm
Thèmes de Political Theory: 101 :
Mots-clés :
Appearance; arguments; consequentialism; contemporary thinkers; equality; gender; ideas; Justice; liberalism; Morality; pluralism; political philosophy; political thinkers; political thought; power; private; public; Reality; reductionism; science; Self; sex; social power; Themes; Utilitarianism; virtue; women