Rulers and Ruled: Introduction to Classical Political Theory - Hardcover

Zeitlin, Irving M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802008941 ISBN 13: 9780802008947

Publisher: University of Toronto Press, 1996

Synopsis

Illuminates principles of political philosophy through the ages in the writings of thinkers including Aristotle, Hobbes, Rousseau, and the authors of the Federalist Papers. Shows how these thinkers have given us insights that rise above the historical context, and discusses how political theorists can use these trans-historical principles to anticipate events by recognizing conditions that precede them. For undergraduates. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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'A very useful guide for the beginner in political theory, or for someone who just wants a refresher course in the Great Ideas. Zeitlin ... offers an accessible account of the principals of political theory ... and its major practitioners, such as the Greeks, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau and the authors of the Federalist Papers.' - The Globe and Mail

'A very useful guide for the beginner in political theory, or for someone who just wants a refresher course in the Great Ideas. Zeitlin ... offers an accessible account of the principals of political theory ... and its major practitioners, such as the Greeks, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau and the authors of the Federalist Papers.'

- The Globe and Mail

Synopsis

Illuminates principles of political philosophy through the ages in the writings of thinkers including Aristotle, Hobbes, Rousseau, and the authors of the Federalist Papers. Shows how these thinkers have given us insights that rise above the historical context, and discusses how political theorists can use these trans-historical principles to antici

Edition details

• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802008941
• ISBN 13: 9780802008947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256