Political Theory and the Human Predicament

“The book offers major texts in the field of political theory and, equally important, discussions on the context in which significant philosophies were developed.”

Dr. Allan Cooper, North Carolina Central University

“An excellent resource for helping students understand the context and importance of the Western tradition of political theory.”

Brian Lovato, California State University, Fullerton

“Great introduction to ancient political theory/thought.”

Briana D. Hyman, North Carolina A&T State University

“The text provides an accessible introduction to key works of major political thinkers suitable for first year students.”

Gordon A. Babst, Chapman University

“Political Theory and the Human Predicament presents a very accessible yet sound entry into the realm of political theory, one which is beneficial to not only students but the general public. Excellently edited and written.”

Jermaine Young, Ph.D., Howard University

“This text covers two thousand years of important concepts and concerns of political theorists in a very inviting way, allowing students to engage and debate the ideas and application of the concepts.”

JoAnne Myers, Marist College

“Instructors looking for a text that introduces students to major works in the Western philosophical canon need look no further than Political Theory and the Human Predicament. The book expertly gives students the resources they need to grapple on their own with the readings and the provocative ideas they raise.”

Rebecca LeMoine, Florida Atlantic University

Ramona Grey is a professor in the Political Science Department at the University of Montana, where she teaches courses in classical, modern, contemporary political theory, Utopianism and its critics, American political thought, and civil rights and liberties. She has published articles on Socrates, John Stuart Mill, and teaching political theory in times of political polarization.