The History of Political Theory: Ancient Greece to Modern AmericaA concise presentation of the major political theories underlying the Western tradition and contemporary ideological debates in America and the world. From the Ancients, Plato and Aristotle, to contemporary Americans Rawls, Nozick and Barber, this book examines each thinker's conception of Human Nature, Political Society and Social Ethics. Extensive excerpts from the original writings and their relation to American political principles distinguish this valuable text. |
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The History of Political Theory: Ancient Greece to Modern America Garrett Ward Sheldon Limited preview - 1988 |
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