Pareto and Political Theory

A much needed reappraisal of Vilfredo Pareto's often ignored or misunderstood contribution to the theory and philosophy of politics.

List of contents

1. Introduction and Preview 2. Metaphysics vs. the Logico-experimental Method 3. The Science of Politics 4. The Deconstruction of Political Philosophy 5. The Critique of ‘Demagogic Plutocracy’ 6. The Sceptical Liberal

About the author

Joseph V. Femia is Professor of Political Theory at the University of Liverpool. He is the author of several books, including Machiavelli Revisited (2004) and Against the Masses: Varieties of Anti-Democratic Thought since the French Revolution (2001).

Summary

A much needed reappraisal of Vilfredo Pareto's often ignored or misunderstood contribution to the theory and philosophy of politics.

Product details

• Authors: Joseph V Femia, Joseph V. Femia, Joseph V. (University of Liverpool Femia, FEMIA JOSEPH V
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.03.2011
• EAN: 9780415663717
• ISBN: 978-0-415-66371-7
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought; Routledge Studies in Social and Political Thought
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education