Political philosophy : an introduction / Richard G. Stevens.
Political philosophy : an introduction / Richard G. Stevens.
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
Date
2011.
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N320.01/217
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English
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xxi, 309 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents
Machine generated contents note: Part I. The Nature and Origin of Political Philosophy: 1. What philosophy is; 2. The origin of philosophy; 3. The nature of politics; 4. The origin of political philosophy; Part II. The Problem of Political Philosophy: 5. The best city; 6. Moderation; Part III. The P...
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New York : Cambridge University Press, 2011.
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New York (State)
Date Published
2011.
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"This book by Richard G. Stevens is a comprehensive introduction to the nature of political philosophy. It offers definitions of philosophy and politics, showing the tension between the two and the origin of political philosophy as a means of resolution of that tension. Plato and Aristotle are examined in order to see the search for the best politi...
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Political philosophy : an introduction / Richard G. Stevens.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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N320.01/217
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0521169011 (pbk.)
9781107000438 (hardback)
1107000432 (hardback)
9780521169011 (pbk.)
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320.01
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991002574159702626
