Richard G. Stevens

Broschiertes Buch

Political Philosophy

Beschreibung

This book by Richard G. Stevens is a comprehensive introduction to the nature of political philosophy. It offers definitions of philosophy and politics, showing the tension between the two and the origin of political philosophy as a means of resolution of that tension. Plato and Aristotle are examined in order to see the search for the best political order. Inquiry is then made into political philosophy's new tension brought about by the growth of revealed religion in the Middle Ages. It then examines the changes introduced by modernity and gives an overview of postmodern political thought. The book covers the most influential philosophers and directs readers to the classics of political philosophy, guiding them in studying them. It is an approachable introduction to a complex subject, not just a history of it. It is a point of entry into the subject for students and for others as well. This book is a comprehensive introduction to the nature and origin of political philosophy andits course from antiquity to the present. Richard G. Stevens provides a clear definition of the subject and an introduction to key figures and works in the field. It is an approachable introduction to a complex subject.

Autor

Since his retirement from National Defense University in 1992, Richard G. Stevens has taught as Adjunct Professor of Government at American University. He had previously taught at the University of Washington and at Georgetown University. He is the author, most recently, of Reason and History in Judicial Judgment (2008) and The American Constitution and Its Provenance (1997) and the editor of the third edition of American Political Thought (2010) as well as the author of numerous journal articles in the fields of political philosophy and constitutional law.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 332
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. Dezember 2010
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 460g
• ISBN-13: 9780521169011
• ISBN-10: 0521169011
• Artikelnr.: 31892221

Rezensionen

"This is a very good book, utterly unlike anything currently in print. It engaged my interest from the first page and never lagged thereafter. It is written in a sprightly style, both witty and provocative, often conversational, and it occasionally made me laugh out loud. But it is at the same time meaty, treating the big questions with insight that can only be acquired from long study. Although accessible, it is not the least bit simplistic, and some of its discussions seem positively inspired."
- Leon Harold Craig, Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta