The State the Individual: An Introduction to Political Science, With Special Reference to Socialistic and Individualistic Theories (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

William Sharp M'kechnie

9780428510916: The State the Individual: An Introduction to Political Science, With Special Reference to Socialistic and Individualistic Theories (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0428510914 ISBN 13: 9780428510916

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rethinking how government shapes society and the economy

In this study, explore how modern states balance competing forces—from individual rights to collective welfare—through the lens of socialistic and individualistic theories.

This edition surveys the origins of the State, the nature of political obligation, and the limits of government power. It analyzes how economic forces, law, and moral thought interact to form a workable system that protects order while fostering liberty. Readers will gain a clear map of key debates about property, contracts, rights, and the role of the State in education, religion, and social reform.

Understand how different theories view the State’s end, from order and safety to self‑realization and national unity
See how concepts like rights, property, and conscience are argued to fit within a functioning political organism
Compare liberal and socialist proposals for reform, regulation, and governance
Learn how historical examples and philosophical arguments shape modern policy questions

Ideal for readers of political science, constitutional theory, and social philosophy who want a concise, structured introduction to core debates about the State and the individual.

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