History of western political thought : a thematic introduction /

Morrow, John, Ph. D.

History of western political thought : a thematic introduction / John Morrow. - Second edition. - xvi, 416 pages ; 24 cm

Revised edition of: History of political thought. 1998. Author is lecturer at Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Politics and order -- Politics and virtue -- Politics and freedom -- Politics, happiness and welfare -- Rule by a single person -- The rule of the few -- The rule of the many -- The sanctions of 'nature' -- Mixed government, balanced constitutions and the separation of powers -- Absolute government -- The rule of law and rule-bound orders -- Resisting unjust rulers -- Revolutionary political thought -- Theories of civil disobedience and non-violent resistance to political authority -- Conclusion : some contemporary themes. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.

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Political science--History

JA81 / .M757 2005

320.011

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