The Political Classics: Hamilton to Mill - Couverture souple

Forsyth, Murray

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0198780265 ISBN 13 : 9780198780267

Editeur : Oxford University Press, 1993

Synopsis

This study of classic texts is designed to enable students of political ideas gain a full appreciation of the great works which form the foundation of the subject. It spans a critical period - from the turbulent era of the American and French Revolutions through to the calmer waters of the 19th century. Seven classic texts have been chosen for analysis: Hamilton's "The Federalist", Sieyes' "What is the Third Estate?", Burke's "Reflections on the Revolution in France", Hegel's "The Philosophy of Right", de Tocqueville's "Democracy in America", Marx and Engels' "Communist Manifesto" and Mill's "On Liberty". Together they illustrate and express the main themes of the period. The most prominent of these is the growing distinction between state and society and the problems that this brings in its train. Other themes embrace the interplay of revolution and reaction, the growth of representative government and the challenge posed by democracy. This volume follows "The Political Classics: Plato to Rousseau".

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Spanning a critical period--from the turbulent era of the American and French Revolutions through to the calmer waters of the nineteenth centuries, this book will help all students of political ideas to gain a fuller appreciation of the great works which form the foundation of the subject. Seven classic texts have been chosen for analysis: Hamilton's The Federalist, Sieyes' What is the Third Estate?, Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France, Hegel's The Philosophy of Right, de Tocqueville's Democracy in America, Marx and Engels' Communist Manifesto, and Mill's On Liberty. Together they illustrate and express the main themes of the period. The most prominent of these is the growing distinction between the state and society and the problems that this brings in its train. Other themes embrace the interplay of revolution and reaction, the growth of representative government, and the challenge posed by democracy. The clear analysis and explanation contained in each essay will enable the reader to return to the original texts with a new understanding and insight.

Revue de presse

`Very good general introduction.' Dr S.F. Tormey, Nottingham University

`The book contains useful commentaries on the central works of political philosophy; it will be an excellent introduction for students.' Phillip Cole, Middlesex University

`All of the contributions are valuable ... Each chapter has a useful guide to further reading.' Political Studies

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press
• Date d'édition: 1993
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0198780265
• ISBN 13: 9780198780267
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 255
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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