The Enlightenment is an authoritative anthology of the key political writings from 'one of the best and most hopeful episodes in the life of mankind'. The texts are supported by a lucid introduction exploring their moral, philosophical, political and economic background, enabling the student to grasp both the context and the essence of each argument. Biographical notes and carefully selected bibliographies offer further help. The selection includes not only mainstream theories but also texts by authors actively engaged in the politics of the day, offering a broad and genuinely trans-European perspective. David Williams, a distinguished Enlightenment scholar, offers readers a view of the evolution of Enlightenment political thinking in a variety of contexts: natural law, the civil order, the nation state, government, civil rights, women's rights, international relations, economics, crime and punishment, and revolution. Students of political science, history, European studies, international relations, law and philosophy will find this an invaluable resource.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9780521564908
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96042657
Product Key Features
Author
David Williams
Publication Name
The Enlightenment
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
1999
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
542 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
248mm
Item Width
175mm
Item Weight
1127g
Additional Product Features
Series Title
Cambridge Readings in the History of Political Thought