The Great Political Theories, Volumes 1 & 2

As an introduction to political theory and science, this volume one collection of writings by the great philosophers will be of close interest to general readers. 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, throught their development and changing patterns, to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today. And new in this edition, examinations of selected works by Sophocles,Francois hotman, & Francisco Suarez. Also new are a detailed table of contents and an updated,comprehensive bibliography--each clear and concise for easy reference. The second volume of Professor Curtis' work includes the writings of the eighteenth,nineteenth,and twentieth century thinkers--from Burke, Rousseau, and Kant to modern times.