Great Political Theories Volume 1

<p><strong>Volume 1 of the classic anthology of political thought: a comprehensive selection of the crucial ideas in political philosophy from Plato and Aristotle to Locke and Montesquieu</strong></p><p>As an introduction to political theory and science this standout collection of writings by the great philosophers is a must for readers of philosophy. It also forms a basic textbook for students of government and political theory. Such fundamental concepts as Democracy the Rule of Law Justice Natural Rights Sovereignty Citizenship Power the State Revolution Liberty Reason Materialism Toleration and the Place of Religion in Society are traced from their origins through their development and changing patterns to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today.</p><p>Among the authors in this volume: Sophocles Plato Artistotle Seneca Marcus Aurelius Cicero St. Augustine Aquinas Machiavelli Martin Luther Calvin Hobbes Spinoza Locke and Montesquieu.</p>