A world history of political thought / J. Babb (Institute of Social Science, University of Tokyo, Japan).

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Babb, J., author.

Contributor:

Edward Elgar Publishing, publisher.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--History.

Political science.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (540 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Northampton : Edward Elgar Publishing, 2024.

Summary:

"In this revised and improved second edition of A World History of Political Thought, the comprehensive comparative analysis of political thought from 600 BC to the present day is given even more depth and context. The result is an intriguing and accessible journey through world history and culture. Truly international in scope, the book explores both Western and non-Western systems of political thought with intellectual perceptiveness, and focuses on the works and influence of all the key political thinkers throughout history. Starting from its sophisticated approach to political thought in ancient East Asia, India, Greece and Rome, it delves deeper into medieval Indian and early Islamic political thought adding to its pioneering examination of the influence of Buddhism on East Asian political thinking. Its approach to modern world political thought remains unparalleled. This timely and incisive book is an indispensable read for academics, researchers and students in politics, political theory and political philosophy as well as East Asian, Indian, Classical, Islamic, European, African, Middle Eastern and Latin American Studies. Most importantly, it is the best way for anyone to understand the range of world thought from the earliest recorded history"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Contents: Preface to the second edition

Preface to the first edition

1. The methodology of comparative history of political thought

Part I. Comparative studies

2. The foundational thinkers (600-400 bce)

3. The first òschoolsó of political thought (400-250 bce)

4. Political thought in the first empires (250 bce-200 ce)

5. Metaphysics, òreligionó and the decline of empires (200-500)

6. Religious belief and political thought (500-750)

7. Religion's accommodation with political thought (750-1000)

8. Late òmedievaló political thought (1000-1300)

9. Renaissance and revival (1300-1540)

Part II. The interdependence of modernities

10. Popular religious revolt and state building (1450-1670)

11. Enlightenment and historicism (1670-1790)

12. Revolution and romanticism (1770-1850)

13. The age of reform (1820-1870)

14. Imperialism and liberalism (1820-1920)

15. Imperialism and the failure of reform (1850-1900)

16. Social unrest and the rise of the left (1810-1930)

17. Ultra-nationalism, fascism and philosophy (1880-1950)

18. Anti-colonialism and neoliberalism (1920-1980)

19. Shifting foundations and return to origins (1980-2015)

Bibliography

Glossary of names.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781035320950 (e-book)

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.