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History of Political Thought: Property, Labor, and Commerce from Plato to Piketty

History of Political Thought: Property, Labor, and Commerce from Plato to Piketty

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A History of Political Thought explores the rise of modern market society and its effects on individual well-being and political stability, covering political philosophers and economists from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century. It offers a balanced and unbiased approach, treating opposing thinkers equally, and provides students with a valuable arsenal of ideas about the market's evolution and the history of political thought.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2020
Publisher: University of Toronto Press

A History of Political Thought is an accessible introduction to the history of political and economic thought, focusing on the rise and consolidation of modern market society. It examines the effects of private property and commerce on individual well-being and political community stability, and features a wide range of political philosophers and economists from ancient Greece to the twenty-first century. The book does not have an ideological agenda and gives equal voice to thinkers on opposite sides of the political spectrum, making it a valuable resource for students. It provides a powerful arsenal of ideas about the evolution of the market and a solid introduction to the history of political thought.

Weight: 444g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487525903

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