History of Political Theory: An Introduction

Volume I: Ancient and Medieval
2. Auflage 2012
ISBN: 978-0-19-969542-3
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 392 Seiten, Format (B × H): 161 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 576 g

History of Political Theory: An Introduction is an engaging introduction to the main figures in the history of Western Political Theory and their most important works. Volume I traces the development of political theory "from the beginning" in ancient Greece through the Reformation. Main subjects examined include the Classical political theory of the Greek polis, the Hellenistic period, the rise of Christian political theory, political theory of the middle ages, and the Reformation. Major figures examined include Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas, Marsilius of Padua, and Martin Luther. Throughout, the great theorists are closely 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 how these fit together to form coherent theories. The works of the great theorists are further considered in regard to how they bear on issues of contemporary concern, such as constitutionalism, natural law, and resistance to unjust authority. The result is not only an exploration of the great works of political theory but a demonstration of their continuing relevance.

Zielgruppe

Students and scholars of the history of political thought, political theory, political philosophy, and history.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Klosko, George

Fachgebiete

• Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kultur- und Ideengeschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Geschichte
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

- Contents

- Preface

- Introduction

- Part I: Classical Political Theory

- 1: Origins: The Polis, Traditional Values, The Sophists

- 2: Socrates

- 3: Plato: The Defense of Justice

- 4: Plato: The Just City

- 5: Aristotle

- 6: Hellenistic Political Theory

- Part II: Medieval Political Theory

- 7: The New Testament Background

- 8: St. Augustine

- 9: St. Thomas Aquinas and the High Middle Ages

- 10: Marsilius of Padua and Medieval Constitutionalism

- 11: Reformation Political Theory

- Chronology

- Index

Über Autor(innen)

Klosko, George
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.

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), Chich he edited. He is Henry L. and Grace Doherty Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia.