Political Thinkers: From Aristotle to Marx

Routledge is proud to reissue this classic group of works from the 1970s. Among the titles in this series are writings by leading lights in the field of contemporary philosophical scholarship. Available as a full set or as single volumes, the collection includes: Volume 1: Hegelby Raymond Plant * 0-415-32683-4 Demonstrating the interconnection between his political and metaphysical writings, this book provides a point of entry into Hegel''s system of ideas. Condemned unread, and when read far too often misunderstood, Hegel''s thought has once more begun to make its impact on contemporary ideas with many of today''s most important social and political thinkers Volume 2: Edmund Burkeby Frank O''Gorman * 0-415-32684-2 A concise and readable account of Burke''s political philosophy. As well as examining the foundation for Burke''s thought, the book also provides much needed connections between the fields of history and political theory. Critical comment and analysis ofBurke''s attitudes to the problems of the second half of the eighteenth century are also included. Volume 3: KarlMarxby Michael Evans * 0-415-32685-0 This book provides an interpretative introduction to the political thought of Karl Marx. The approach is both historical and analytical, with emphasis placed on developments and changes in Marx''s thought. The book is firmly based on a close reading of primary sources including recently discovered documents on the Communist League, the drafts of Marx''s Civil War in France and the Grundrisse manuscripts. Volume 4: John Stuart Millby R J Halliday * 0-415-32686-9 Offering a significant new interpretation of Mill''s political thought, Mill''s ambivalent attitude to democracy is carefully examined. The implications for modern democracy of Mill''s views on consensus and leadership, bureaucracy and participation, equality and liberty emerge from a deep understanding of Mill''s place in 19th century ideas. Volume 5:Bentham byJames Steintrager * 0-415-32687-7 Challenging the accepted interpreations of Bentham''s political thought and in particular the landmark criticism by John Studart Mill and Elie Halevy, the author consulted the extensive manuscript collections left by Bentham to the University of London and the British museum in the preparation of this volume. Volume 6: Hobbes: Morals and Politicsby D D Raphael (with a new preface) * 0-415-32688-5 Hobbes'' writing surprises, shocks, amuses and above all, stimulates criticism both of himself and of our conventional wisdom. This book is both expository and critical and concentres on Hobbes'' ethical and political theory, but also considering the effect on these of his metaphysics. Updated, with a new preface especially for this re-issue which brings together recent scholarship on Hobbes, a particular useful feature of the book is the new, critical bibliography. Volume 7: Aristotleby John B Morrall *0-415-32689-3 This volume is the only account published in English in the 20th century to be exclusively devoted to an interpretation of Aristotle''s political thought (as distinct from commentaries, translations and works on Aristotelean philosophy in general). It places Aristotle in his background of the Greek political experience. Volume 8: John Lockeby Geraint Parry* 0-415-32690-7 From earliest times Locke''s writings have been the subject of controversy. An intellectual caught up in the politics of late 17th century England, his writings on politics reveal a man attempting to combine an analysis of the underlying principles of society with a deep commitment to a specific political stance and party. This study explains why Locke''s vision of political life has continued to fascinate political thinkers of many different persuasions. Volume 9: Platoby Robert Hall * 0-415-32691-5 A unique study discussing the evolution of Plato''s thougt through the actualdevelopments in Athenian democracy, the book also demonstrates Plato''s continuing responses to changes in political theory and argues for a new understanding of Plato''s goals for the state and his ultimate concern for the moral well-being of the citizens