The Idea of the Republic
1. Auflage September 2003
120 Seiten, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
In this lively and engaging book, Norberto Bobbio, the
distinguished contemporary Italian philosopher, and the political
theorist Maurizio Viroli, explore a range of themes relating to the
idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical
issues of the day.
* A lively discussion of politics and political theory by one of
the world's most distinguished political theorists and
philosophers.
* Provides an excellent introduction to the work of Bobbio for
the newcomer.
* Explains the idea of the Republic and some of the major
political and ethical themes of the day.
* Demonstrates philosophy in action, with a breadth of reference
including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Rousseau, Pettit and
Skinner.
1 Virtue and the Republic.
2 Patriotism.
3 What Kind of Freedom?
4 Meekness and Intransigence.
5 Rights and Duties.
6 Fear of God and Love of God.
7 The Republic and its Problems.
8 Hidden Powers.
9 Can the Republic be Renewed?
Notes.
--Philip Pettit, William Nelson Cromwell, Professor of Politics, Princeton University
Philosophy at the University of Turin.
Maurizio Viroli is Professor of Politics at Princeton
University.