History of Political Theory: An Introduction: Volume II: History of Political Theory: An Introduction Modern 2nd Edition by George Klosko (PDF)

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History of Political Theory: An Introduction not only explores the great works of Western political theory but demonstrates their continuing relevance. Volume II traces the origin and development of liberal political theory, and so the foundations for contemporary views. The work provides a readable, scholarly introduction to the great figures in Western political theory from Hobbes to Marx. Major theorists examined include Hobbes, Locke, Hume, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Burke, Mill, and Marx, not only major figures in the liberal tradition but liberal political theory’s most important critics. Theorists are examined in their historical contexts, with extensive quotations allowing them to speak for themselves. Central concepts employed in their works are carefully examined, with special attention to both how they fit together to form coherent theories and how they bear on issues of contemporary concern. Major concepts examined include freedom, rights, political obligation,and revolution. Emphasizing depth rather than breadth, this work is an ideal introduction tool for instructors who have been searching for a text that combines careful exposition of important political theorists and clear, critical analysis.

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Editorial Reviews: About the Author George Klosko works in both normative political theory and the history of political thought. His books include Political Obligations (Oxford, 2005) the Second Edition of The Development of Plato’s Political Theory (Oxford, 2006). The Oxford Handbook of the History of Political Philosophy (2011), which he edited. He is Henry L. and Grace Doherty Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia.

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⭐Fantastic, an absolute necessity for anyone who needs to gain a fundamental insight into basic themes in politics such as: what is the role of the citizen, to what extent is the citizen obligated to obey law, are there such things as natural rights, what are some historical accounts of the state of nature, etc.Klosko does a phenomenal job in his breakdown of the material presenting each thinker in such a way that they exhibit a sort of synergy creating a very cumulative understanding for the reader.

⭐This is a great book with a lot of political ideas. Klosko does a great job of making the philosophies a lot simpler to understand than if you were to read the actual works. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes political theory!

⭐Excellent book.

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