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Political Thought And Political Philosophy 16: A Comprehensive Guide

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Political thought and political philosophy are two closely related fields of study that explore the nature of politics and the relationship between the state and the individual. Political thought is more focused on the practical application of political ideas, while political philosophy is more concerned with the theoretical foundations of politics. However, the two fields are often intertwined, and many political thinkers have made significant contributions to both areas.

This book is a comprehensive guide to political thought and political philosophy. It provides an overview of the major thinkers and ideas in the field, from the ancient Greeks to the present day. The book is divided into four parts:

Part I: The Ancient World
Part II: The Middle Ages
Part III: The Modern World
Part IV: The Contemporary World

Each part of the book provides an overview of the major political thinkers and ideas of the period. The book also includes a glossary of key terms and a bibliography for further reading.

Collective Political Violence: An Introduction to the Theories and Cases of Violent Conflicts (Routledge Library Editions: Political Thought and Political Philosophy Book 16)

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The ancient world was a time of great political upheaval and change. The rise of the city-state led to the development of new forms of government, and the emergence of powerful empires led to the exploration of new political ideas. The major political thinkers of the ancient world include:

Socrates
Plato
Aristotle

Socrates was a Greek philosopher who lived in the 5th century BC. He is best known for his method of questioning, which he used to challenge the beliefs of his contemporaries. Socrates believed that true knowledge was achieved through a process of dialogue and critical thinking, and he argued that the best way to govern a state was to rule through the consent of the governed.

Plato was a student of Socrates, and he went on to develop his own political philosophy. Plato believed that the ideal state was one that was ruled by a philosopher-king. He argued that philosophers were best suited to rule because they had the knowledge and wisdom to make the best decisions for the state.

Aristotle was a student of Plato, and he further developed the political philosophy of his teacher. Aristotle believed that the best form of government was one that was based on the rule of law. He argued that laws were essential for regulating the behavior of citizens and preventing tyranny.

The Middle Ages was a time of great religious and political change. The rise of Christianity led to the development of new political ideas, and the emergence of feudalism led to the development of new forms of government. The major political thinkers of the Middle Ages include:

St. Augustine
Thomas Aquinas
Marsilius of Padua

St. Augustine was a Christian theologian who lived in the 4th and 5th centuries AD. He is best known for his work on the City of God, in which he argued that the true Christian state is not of this world. Augustine believed that the state should be subordinate to the church, and he argued that the best way to govern a state was to rule through theocracy.

Thomas Aquinas was a Christian theologian who lived in the 13th century AD. He is best known for his work on the Summa Theologica, in which he developed a systematic theology of Christianity. Aquinas believed that the state was a natural institution, and he argued that the best way to govern a state was to rule through a constitutional monarchy.

Marsilius of Padua was a political theorist who lived in the 14th century AD. He is best known for his work on the Defensor Pacis, in which he argued that the state should be supreme over the church. Marsilius believed that the best way to govern a state was to rule through a republic.

The modern world has been a time of great political change. The Renaissance and the Reformation led to the development of new political ideas, and the rise of nation-states led to the development of new forms of government. The major political thinkers of the modern world include:

Niccolò Machiavelli
Thomas Hobbes
John Locke
Jean-Jacques Rousseau

Niccolò Machiavelli was a Florentine political theorist who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his work on The Prince, in which he argued that the best way to govern a state was to rule through tyranny. Machiavelli believed that the ends justify the means, and he argued that it was necessary for a ruler to use deception and violence to maintain power.

Thomas Hobbes was an English philosopher who lived in the 17th century. He is best known for his work on Leviathan, in which he argued that the best way to govern a state was t

Collective Political Violence: An Introduction to the Theories and Cases of Violent Conflicts (Routledge Library Editions: Political Thought and Political Philosophy Book 16)

by Earl Conteh-Morgan

5 out of 5