The Idea of the Republic

1. Auflage 2003
ISBN: 978-0-7456-3096-0
Verlag: Polity Press

Buch, Englisch, 120 Seiten, Format (B × H): 169 mm x 223 mm, Gewicht: 259 g

In this lively and engaging book, Norberto Bobbio, the distinguished contemporary Italian philosopher, and the political theorist Maurizio Viroli, explore a range of themes relating to the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical issues of the day. - A lively discussion of politics and political theory by one of the world’s most distinguished political theorists and philosophers.
- Provides an excellent introduction to the work of Bobbio for the newcomer.
- Explains the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical themes of the day.
- Demonstrates philosophy in action, with a breadth of reference including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Rousseau, Pettit and Skinner.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Bobbio, Norberto

Viroli, Maurizio

Weitere Mitwirkende

Cameron, Allan

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction to the English Edition.

1 Virtue and the Republic.

2 Patriotism.

3 What Kind of Freedom?

4 Meekness and Intransigence.

5 Rights and Duties.

6 Fear of God and Love of God.

7 The Republic and its Problems.

8 Hidden Powers.

9 Can the Republic be Renewed?

Notes.

Über Autor(innen)

Norberto Bobbio is Emeritus Professor of Legal and Political Philosophy at the University of Turin.

Maurizio Viroli is Professor of Politics at Princeton University.