Publisher's Synopsis
A History of Political Philosophy by Henry J. Schmandt is a comprehensive survey of the development of political thought from ancient Greece to the present day. The book explores the ideas and theories of key political thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, and Rawls, among others. It examines the evolution of political institutions, the emergence of democratic ideals, and the challenges posed by totalitarianism and globalization. The book also considers the relationship between political philosophy and other disciplines such as economics, sociology, and psychology. This accessible and engaging text is an essential resource for students and scholars of political science, philosophy, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.