Political Thinking, Political Theory, and Civil Society - Softcover

DeLue, Steven M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0205164870 ISBN 13: 9780205164875

Publisher: Pearson, 1996

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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From the Back Cover

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0205164870
• ISBN 13: 9780205164875
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368