Discover the Princeton Readings in Political Thought, a definitive anthology that showcases the evolution of Western political philosophy from antiquity to the twenty-first century. This thoroughly updated and expanded edition presents a diverse collection of writings that have profoundly influenced contemporary political discourse. Featuring prominent thinkers such as Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, and Marx, this anthology provides insightful essays, book excerpts, and speeches that delve into pressing issues such as identity, global justice, and populism. Each section is organized chronologically for easy reference and is introduced with concise explanations that enhance your understanding of the complex ideas presented. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone passionate about political theory, this book is a crucial resource that connects historical thought with modern challenges. Explore the rich tapestry of political thought and equip yourself with the knowledge that shapes societies today. Shop now and enhance your library with this essential text! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780691159973. Format: Trade paperback (US). Year: 2018. Publisher: Princeton University Press.

Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691159973
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2018
Publisher: Princeton University Press


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A thoroughly updated and substantially expanded edition of an acclaimed anthology This is a thoroughly updated and substantially expanded new edition of one of the most popular, wide-ranging, and engaging anthologies of Western political thinking, one that spans from antiquity to the twenty-first century. In addition to the majority of the pieces that appeared in the original edition, this new edition features exciting new selections from more recent thinkers who address vital contemporary issues, including identity, cosmopolitanism, global justice, and populism. Organized chronologically, the anthology brings together a fascinating array of writings-including essays, book excerpts, speeches, and other documents-that have indelibly shaped how politics and society are understood. Each chronological section and thinker is presented with a brief, lucid introduction, making this a valuable reference as well as an essential reader. A thoroughly updated and substantially expanded edition of an acclaimed anthology of political thought Features a wide range of thinkers, including Thucydides, Plato, Aristotle, Cicero, Augustine, Aquinas, Christine de Pizan, Machiavelli, Luther, Calvin, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Swift, Hume, Rousseau, Adam Smith, Jefferson, Burke, Olympes de Gouges, Wollstonecraft, Kant, Hegel, Bentham, Mill, de Tocqueville, Frederick Douglass, Lincoln, Marx, Nietzsche, Lenin, John Dewey, Gaetano Mosca, Roberto Michels, Weber, Emma Goldman, Freud, Einstein, Mussolini, Arendt, Hayek, Franklin D. Roosevelt, T. H. Marshall, Orwell, Leo Strauss, de Beauvoir, Fanon, Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, Havel, Fukuyama, Habermas, Foucau