The History of Ideas 9781800815902 Hardback

The History of Ideas

Equality, Justice and Revolution

Runciman, David (author)

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'A splendid book: economical, invigorating and surprising' The Times'He has that gift, both as a podcaster and as a writer, to illuminate abstruse and abstract ideas with human charm' ObserverIn this bold new follow-up to Confronting Leviathan, David Runciman unmasks modern politics and reveals the great men and women of ideas behind it.What can Samuel Butler's ideas teach us about the oddity of how we choose to organise our societies? How did Frederick Douglass not only expose the horrors of slavery, but champion a new approach to abolishing it? Why should we tolerate snobbery, betrayal and hypocrisy, as Judith Shklar suggested? And what does Friedrich Nietzsche predict for our future?From Rousseau to Rawls, fascism to feminism and pleasure to anarchy, this is a mind-bending tour through the history of ideas which will forever change your view of politics today.
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    The History of Ideas

    Posted by Jack Pemment on 13th Aug 2024

    I really enjoyed Runciman’s writing style. The narrative is both professorial and conversational, which makes reading the potentially dense subject matter relaxing and qualifies as a book for bedtime. Many great thinkers are often associated with various controversies and Runciman handles these well…

    I really enjoyed Runciman’s writing style. The narrative is both professorial and conversational, which makes reading the potentially dense subject matter relaxing and qualifies as a book for bedtime. Many great thinkers are often associated with various controversies and Runciman handles these well by providing background and context, and he makes it clear when he is presenting his own view of issues or events. Most of the thinkers Runciman discusses I had been exposed to in college, but I now have some other great minds to read up on – Robert Nozick and Judith Shklar. If I had to sum up how I felt after reading the book, it would be grateful.

Authors:
Runciman, David
Format:
Hardback
ISBN:
9781800815902
Publication Date:
04/07/2024
Publisher:
Profile Books Ltd
Year Published:
2024
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Number of Pages:
320
Place of Publication:
London
Language:
English
SKU:
9781800815902

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