David Runciman
The History of Ideas: Equality, Justice and Revolution
The History of Ideas: Equality, Justice and Revolution
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In his book "The Political Mind," David Runciman explores the history of ideas and how they have shaped modern politics. He discusses the ideas of thinkers such as Samuel Butler, Frederick Douglass, Judith Shklar, and Friedrich Nietzsche, and how they can teach us about the oddity of how we choose to organize our societies.
Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2024
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
A magnificent book, it is both economically stimulating and surprisingly captivating. The Times possesses a remarkable talent, whether as a podcaster or a writer, to bring abstract and complex ideas to life with a human touch. Observer In his daring and thought-provoking sequel to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unveils the intricacies of modern politics and unveils the remarkable individuals who shape intellectual ideas. What insights can Samuel Butler's ideas offer us regarding the peculiar nature of our societal structures? How did Frederick Douglass go beyond exposing the horrors of slavery to advocate for a transformative approach to its abolition? Why should we tolerate snobbery, betrayal, and hypocrisy, as suggested by Judith Shklar? And what does Friedrich Nietzsche envision for our future? This captivating journey through the history of ideas, spanning from Rousseau to Rawls, fascism to feminism, and pleasure to anarchy, will forever reshape our understanding of politics in the present day.
Weight: 524g
Dimension: 241 x 164 x 32 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781800815902
Edition number: Main
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