The political theory of the Federalist / David F. Epstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Epstein, David F.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Federalist.

Political science--United States--History.

Political science.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (ix, 234 pages)

Edition:

Pbk. ed.

Place of Publication:

Chicago : University of Chicago Press, 1986, 1984.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In The Political Theory of "The Federalist," David F. Epstein offers a guide to the fundamental principles of American government as they were understood by the framers of the Constitution. Epstein here demonstrates the remarkable depth and clarity of The Federalist's argument, reveals its specifically political (not merely economic) view of human nature, and describes how and why the American regime combines liberal and republican values."While it is a model of scholarly care and clarity, this study deserves an audience outside the academy. . . .

Contents:

Front matter

Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

ONE. Government by Choice

Two. The Necessity of Energy

Three. A Study of Federalist 10

Four. Theoretical Uncertainty and Honorable Determination

Five. Separation of Powers

Six. Representation

SEVEN. Good Government

Conclusion: The Ambitious and the Partisans

Notes

Index

Notes:

"Published 1984; paperback edition 1986"--T.p. verso.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611956783

9781281956781

1281956783

9780226213019

0226213013

OCLC:

309886393