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DeLue, Steven M.

 
9780205164875: Political Thinking, Political Theory, and Civil Society

Synopsis

A comprehensive and thoughtful overview of the Western tradition of political thought, this book approaches the subject in a way that helps students develop their own political thinking and critical thinking skills. The book is organized around a main theme that should prove compelling and important to all students: What is the nature of a civil society and why is it important? DeLue contends that a civil society is important for securing the way of life that most of us value and want to preserve, a way of life that allows people to place significance on their own lives. DeLue also highlights the connection between political thinking and political philosophy to underscore the value of political philosophy.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

A comprehensive overview of the Western tradition of political thought that approaches concepts with the aim of helping readers develop their own political thinking and critical thinking skills.

 

This text is uniquely organized around the theme of civil society – what is the nature of a civil society? why is it important? – that will engage students and help make the material relevant. Major thinkers discussed in the text are explored not only with the goal of understanding their views, but also with an interest in understanding the relationship of their ideas to the notion of a civil society.  DeLue contends that a civil society is important for securing the way of life that most of us value and want to preserve, a way of life that allows people to live freely and place significance on their own lives.

Biographie de l'auteur

Steven M. DeLue is Professor and Associate Dean in the College of Arts and Science at Miami University of Ohio.  He specializes in Political Philosophy, and received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington.

 

Timothy Dale is Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of North Carolina, Upstate.

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