Political Thinking, Political Theory, and Civil Society

Name: Political Thinking, Political Theory, and Civil Society
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ISBN: 9780205619795

ISBN-10: 0205619797

ISBN-13: 9780205619795

Edition: 3rd 2008 (Revised)

Authors: Steven M. DeLue, Timothy M. Dale

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A comprehensive overview of the Western tradition of political thought that approaches concepts with the aim of helping students develop their own political thinking and critical thinking skills. nbsp; Thisnbsp;book is uniquely organized around the theme of civil society what is the nature of a civil society? why is it important? that will engage students and help make the material relevant. Major thinkers discussed in thenbsp;book are explored not only with the goal of understanding their views, but also with an interest in understanding the relationship of their ideas to the notion of a civil society.nbsp; DeLue contends that a civil society is important for securing the way of life…

Book details

List price: $149.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2008
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 3/19/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 7.00" wide x 9.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 1.386
Language: English



Preface


Introduction



Political Thinking and Political Theory



The Link Between Political Theory and Political Thinking



Socrates of the Apology and The Crito



The Rest of the Book


Endnotes


Partial Bibliography and Further Reading



The Importance of a Civil Society



Civil Society: The Problem Faced



The Democratic Civil Society



Civil Society of Mediating Groups



Civil Society, the Liberal Approach



Liberal Civil Society: Civic Norms



The Civic Virtues of Toleration and Mutual Respect



The Market Dimension of Civil Society: Adam Smithrsquo;s Dilemma



The Importance of Civil Society Endnotes Partial Bibliography and Further Reading



Civil Society in the Classical and Religious Traditions



Plato: Civic Virtue And the Just Society I