Books in the Founders of Modern Political and Social Thought series

This book offers a systematic overview of Aristotle's conception of well-being, virtue and justice in the Nicomachean Ethics, and then explores the major themes of Politics: civic-mindedness, slavery, family, property, the common good, class conflict, the limited wisdom of the multitude, and the radically egalitarian institutions of the ideal society.

Plato is the well known and widely studied of all the ancient Greek philosophers. This work offers a guide to Plato's political thought, influential in the modern world as well as the ancient. It discusses Plato's ideas on education, democracy and its shortcomings, the role of knowledge in government, utopia and the idea of community, and more.

This clear and concise new introduction to de Tocqueville's thought examines closely his classic works and seeks to illuminate the reasons why this displaced nineteenth century aristocrat has become one of the most topical figures in contemporary political theory

Rousseau forcefully describes the ideal of a democratic society, in which we live together as free and equal, and our politics focuses on the common good. Joshua Cohen explores this ideal, explaining why Rousseau thought that it was possible for human beings to live in such a society, and discussing the enduring importance of his political ideas.

This volume in the "Founders in Modern Political and Social Thought" series presents a critical examination of Machiavelli's thought, challenging accepted interpretations of his work and arguing that his republicanism was based on the ideal of civic life protected by the shield of fair laws.

In the FOUNDERS OF MODERN POLITICAL & SOCIAL THOUGHT series,a critical examination of Aquinas' thought on morality,politics,law and method in social science.Finnis focuses on the philosophy in Aquinas' texts and demonstrates how this interconnects with the theological elements.

The "Founders of Modern Political and Social Thought" series presents critical examinations of the work of major political philosophers and social theorists, assessing both their initial contribution and continuing relevance to politics and society. This volume focuses on the work of Durkheim.

Frederick Rosen presents an original study of John Stuart Mill's moral and political philosophy. He explores a range of key themes across the breadth of Mill's works, and considers Mill's complex relationships with his contemporary thinkers; the traditional sources on which he drew; and his influence on major thinkers of recent centuries.

This book offers an innovative account of Cicero's treatment of key political ideas: liberty and equality, government, law, cosmopolitanism and imperialism, republican virtues, and ethical decision-making in politics. Cicero (106-43 BC), a major figure in Roman politics, was the first to articulate a philosophical rationale for republicanism.