Western Political Thought
From Ancient Greeks to Modern Political Scientists
- Amal Kumar Mukhopadhyay - Retired Principal and Professor, Political Science, Presidency College (now Presidency University), Kolkata
Introduction to Political Theory
From Plato to post-Second World War British and American political thinkers, this textbook covers the entire range of Western political thoughts.
This book thoroughly discusses the historical background of the ideas of political thinkers. For each political philosopher, the author has described the philosophy in detail, followed by an unbiased evaluation at the end of the chapter.
Western Political Thought will meet the needs of the students of political science, history, philosophy and sociology. It will appeal to the students who have no previous exposure to the subject as the chapters require no previous understanding of the thinkers and their works. It will also serve as a useful and steady companion for UGC NET and UPSC aspirants.
Key Features:
• Critical analysis of the philosophy of each of the thinkers in light of its applicability and effect on modern political tradition
• Elaborate discussion of the history of the period that served as a background of the political ideas
• Comprehensive study, based mostly on original texts rather than second references
• Each chapter aided by self-test review questions to assess critical understanding of the topics