A world history of political thought
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A world history of political thought
Edward Elgar, c2018
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
A World History of Political Thought is an outstanding and innovative work with profound significance for the study of the history of political thought, providing a wide-ranging, detailed and global overview of political thought from 600 BC to the 21st century. Treating both western and non-western systems of political thought as equal and placing them as they should be; side by side.
Outlining a methodological approach to enhance the study of comparative political thought, this book covers key political thinkers throughout history, analyzing the works and influence of both men and women around the world. With its chronological narrative of the development of ideas and contrasting the key concepts and the contexts in which they grew, this history unfolds as a readable and engaging story of different civilizations as they evolved and, in an increasingly connected world, competed.
Constituting a significant advancement in the inclusiveness and internationalization of political thought and global history, this book will change the way the field of political thought is approached. For students seeking an introduction to global political thought this is an invaluable tool, and the methodological discussion is essential reading for those seeking to engage in comparative analysis of both historical and contemporary political thought.
Table of Contents
Contents: Preface 1. The Methodology of Comparative History of Political Thought Part I: Comparative Studies 2. The Foundational Thinkers (600-400 BC) 3. The First "Schools" of Political Thought (400-250 BC) 4. Political Thought of the First Empires (250 BC-200 AD) 5. Metaphysics, "Religion" and the Decline of Empires (200-500) 6. The Integration of "Religion" and Political Thought (500-1000 7. Late "Medieval" Political Thought (1000-1300) 8. Renaissance and Revival (1300-1540) Part II: The Interdependence of Modernities 9. Popular Religious Revolt, Radical Reform and State Building (1450-1670) 10. Enlightenment and Historicism (1670-1790) 11. Revolution, Romanticism and Reform (1760-1860) 12. Imperialism and Liberalism (1820-1920) 13. Social Unrest and the Rise of the Left (1810-1930) 14. Ultra-nationalism, Fascism and Philosophy (1880-1950) 15. Anti-Colonialism and Neo-Liberalism (1920-1980) 16. Shifting Foundations and Return to Origins (1980-2015) Index
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