Buch, Englisch, 189 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 249 g
Political Writings
Buch, Englisch, 189 Seiten, Format (B × H): 140 mm x 216 mm, Gewicht: 249 g
Reihe: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
ISBN: 978-0-521-42561-2
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) was arguably one of the most important and interesting English theorists to focus on the issue of political liberty during the English Enlightenment. His concept of freedom is of crucial importance to two of the major issues of his day: the right of dissenters to religious toleration, and the right of the American colonists to self-government. Despite the fundamental importance of both these themes in liberal political theory and their contemporary relevance to national self-determination, Priestley's writings lack a modern edition. This new collection will be the first to make accessible to students Priestleys' Essay on the First Principles and The Present State of Liberty, which encapsulate his political ideology. An introduction and notes, together with guides to further reading and key figures in the text provide the student with all the material necessary for approaching Priestley.
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Fachgebiete
- Interdisziplinäres Wissenschaften Wissenschaften: Allgemeines
- Geisteswissenschaften Geschichtswissenschaft Geschichtliche Themen Kultur- und Ideengeschichte
- Geisteswissenschaften Philosophie Sozialphilosophie, Politische Philosophie
- Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Politikwissenschaft Allgemein Politische Theorie, Politische Philosophie
Weitere Infos & Material
Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chronology of Joseph Priestley's life; Biographical guide; Bibliographical guide; Essay on the First Principles; The Present State of Liberty; Index.
