Rulers and Ruled: An Introduction to Classical Political Theory from Plato to the Federalists - Hardcover

Zeitlin, Irving M.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0802008941 ISBN 13: 9780802008947

Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr, 1996

Synopsis

Illuminates principles of political philosophy through the ages in the writings of thinkers including Aristotle, Hobbes, Rousseau, and the authors of the Federalist Papers. Shows how these thinkers have given us insights that rise above the historical context, and discusses how political theorists can use these trans-historical principles to anticipate events by recognizing conditions that precede them. For undergraduates. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

About this title

From the Inside Flap

'A very useful guide for the beginner in political theory, or for someone who just wants a refresher course in the Great Ideas. Zeitlin ... offers an accessible account of the principals of political theory ... and its major practitioners, such as the Greeks, Machiavelli, Locke, Rousseau and the authors of the Federalist Papers.'

'This brisk and vigorous set of encounters with some of the giants in the history of political philosophy exhibits Professor Zeitlin's characteristic scholarly virtues: passionate concern for justice, and therefore an instinct for the real issues, controlled by a generous openness to the texts, and a capacious historical sense. The result is a refreshingly unpedantic, and richly thought-provoking, new perspective on abiding questions and alternatives.'

About the Author

Irving M. Zeitlin is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Sociology at the University of Toronto.

Edition details

• Publisher: Univ of Toronto Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802008941
• ISBN 13: 9780802008947
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 206