English Political Philosophy From Hobbes To Maine (1919)

By Edward Ettingdene Bridges Bridges, William Graham, William Graham

Book Overview

English Political Philosophy From Hobbes To Maine is a book written by William Graham and published in 1919. The book is a comprehensive study of the development of English political philosophy from the time of Thomas Hobbes to the time of Sir Henry Maine. The author examines the ideas and theories of various political philosophers and thinkers, and analyzes their impact on English political thought.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular philosopher or a group of philosophers. The first chapter discusses the political philosophy of Thomas Hobbes, who is considered to be one of the most influential political philosophers of the seventeenth century. The second chapter deals with the ideas of John Locke, who is known for his theories on natural rights and the social contract.The subsequent chapters focus on the ideas of other philosophers such as David Hume, Edmund Burke, Jeremy Bentham, and John Stuart Mill. The author also discusses the impact of the French Revolution on English political thought and the emergence of socialism as a political ideology.Overall, English Political Philosophy From Hobbes To Maine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of political thought in England. The book provides a detailed analysis of the ideas and theories of various political philosophers and their impact on English political thought. It is a must-read for students of political science, philosophy, and history.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: 1164044249
• ISBN13: 9781164044246
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"