A History Of Political Theories From Rousseau To Spencer

By William Archibald Dunning

Book Overview

A History of Political Theories from Rousseau to Spencer is a comprehensive book written by William Archibald Dunning. The book provides a detailed account of the evolution of political theories from the 18th century to the late 19th century. The author traces the development of political ideas from the Enlightenment era to the rise of liberalism and socialism.The book covers the major political theorists of the time, including Jean-Jacques Rousseau, John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Immanuel Kant, Karl Marx, and Herbert Spencer. Dunning analyzes their ideas and the impact they had on political thought and practice. He also examines the political and social context in which these theories emerged.The book is divided into three parts. The first part covers the Enlightenment era and the development of liberal political thought. The second part focuses on the rise of socialism and the critiques of liberalism. The third part covers the emergence of evolutionary and social Darwinist theories and their impact on political thought.A History of Political Theories from Rousseau to Spencer is a seminal work in the field of political theory. It provides a comprehensive overview of the major political theories of the time and their impact on political practice. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of political thought and the development of modern political ideologies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428642242
• ISBN13: 9781428642249
• Release Date: July 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 460 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"