Contemporary Political Philosophers

First published in 1976, Contemporary Political Philosophers is a survey, by scholars from both sides of the Atlantic, of the main developments of twentieth-century political philosophy. Few readers will not be surprised and impressed by the richness of the philosophical discussion of politics in this century. This book will be welcomed by the unguided explorer, and for offering a critical discussion which will stimulate those already familiar with the work of these pholosophers.

List of contents

1. Herbert Marcause  2. F. A. Hayek  3. Leo Strauss  4. Eric Voegelin  5. Michael Oakeshott  6. Karl Popper  7. Bertrand de Jouvenel  8. Raymond Aron  9. Jean-Paul Satre  10. Hannah Arendt  11. C. B. Macpherson  12. John Rawls

About the author

Anthony de Crespigny, University of Cape Town. Kenneth Minogue, University of London.

Summary

First published in 1976, Contemporary Political Philosophers is a survey, by scholars from both sides of the Atlantic, of the main developments of twentieth-century political philosophy. Few readers will not be surprised and impressed by the richness of the philosophical discussion of politics in this century. This book will be welcomed by the unguided explorer, and for offering a critical discussion which will stimulate those already familiar with the work of these pholosophers.

Product details

• Authors: Kenneth De Crespigny Minogue, Kenneth R. Crespigny Minogue, Kenneth R. De Crespigny Minogue, MINOGUE KENNETH R CRESPIGNY ANT
• Assisted by: Anthony De Crespigny (Editor), Kenneth Minogue (Editor), Kenneth R. Minogue (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.04.2012
• EAN: 9780415614375
• ISBN: 978-0-415-61437-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Series: Routledge Revivals; Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education