Political Theory: 101

Political Theory 101 introduces readers to the basic themes, ideas, and arguments that have characterized and constituted political theory from ancient thought to the present.

List of contents

1. Introduction


2. Appearance and Reality in Politics


3. Justice


4. The Self and the Polity


5. The Public and the Private Spheres


6. Politics, Gender, and Sex


7. Politics, Morality, and the Other


8. Politics as Power: Machiavelli, the Prince, and the Imperatives of Power


9. Politics as Science


10. Politics as Practical Reason


11. In Defense of Politics

About the author

Michael Gibbons is Associate Professor in the Department of Government and International Affairs, University of South Florida.

Summary

Political Theory 101 introduces readers to the basic themes, ideas, and arguments that have characterized and constituted political theory from ancient thought to the present.

Product details

• Authors: Michael Gibbons, Michael (University of South Florida Gibbons
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2024
• EAN: 9781138844926
• ISBN: 978-1-138-84492-6
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: 101; 101
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Miscellaneous