Reading Political Philosophy: Machiavelli to Mill

by Derek Matravers, Jonathan Pike, Nigel Warburton

Book Overview

This clear and thorough introduction provides students with the skills necessary to understand the main thinkers, texts and arguments of political philosophy and thought. Each chapter comprises a brief overview of a major political thinker, followed by an introduction to one or more of their most influential works and an introduction to key secondary readings.
Key features include:
* exercises
* reading notes
* guides for further reading
The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415211972
• ISBN13: 9780415211970
• Release Date: December 2000
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.8" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Perfect overview of the foundations of modern political thought

Well written and a good read either as a stand alone introduction to the history of political thought or as a companion to the original texts. The authors challenge the reader to question the works, pose important questions and guide him toward an understanding of the material.