Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), besides writing famous novels such as War and Peace, also wrote on political thought, especially later in his life, putting forward a political philosophy which might be termed "Christian anarchism". This book provides a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's political thought.
Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910), besides writing famous novels such as War and Peace, also wrote on political thought, especially later in his life, putting forward a political philosophy which might be termed "Christian anarchism". This book provides a comprehensive overview of Tolstoy's political thought.
Alexandre Christoyannopoulos is a senior lecturer in politics and international relations at the School of Social Sciences and Humanities of Loughborough University.
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Introduction: The Background to Tolstoy's Political Thought Chapter 1 - Tolstoyan Pacifism Chapter 2 - Tolstoyan Anarchism Chapter 3 - Tolstoyan Anticlericalism Chapter 4 - Tolstoyan Asceticism Chapter 5 - Tolstoyan Activism Conclusion: Tolstoy as a Political Thinker