The Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thought: Essential Readings

This volume contains a carefully curated selection of the important works in political and social philosophy from ancient times through to the present. Every selection has been painstakingly annotated, and each figure is given a substantial introduction highlighting his or her major contribution within the tradition.

“"This is a wonderful collection, with great introductory essays....We should all be grateful to the editors for selecting and contextualizing so rich a body of materials."”

--Kwame Anthony Appiah, Princeton University

Andrew Bailey, University of Guelph.Samantha Brennan, University of Western Ontario.Will Kymlicka, Queen's University.Jacob Levy, McGill University.Alex Sager, Portland State University.Clark Wolf, Iowa State University.

This volume features a careful selection of major works in political and social philosophy from ancient times through to the present. Every reading has been painstakingly annotated, and each figure is given a substantial introduction highlighting his or her major contribution to the tradition. The anthology offers both depth and breadth in its selection of material by central figures, while also representing other currents of political thought. Thirty-two authors are represented, including fourteen from the 20th century. The editors have made every effort to include translations that are both readable and reliable. In order to ensure the highest standards of accuracy and accessibility, the editors have consulted dozens of leading academics during the course of the volume's development (many of whom have contributed introductory material as well as advice). The result is an anthology with unparalleled pedagogical benefits; The Broadview Anthology of Social and Political Thoughtsets the new standard for social and political philosophy instruction.

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