The Idea of the Republic
1. Edition September 2003
120 Pages, Softcover
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.
history of political thought and political theory and issues in
contemporary politics, Italian, European and global. It breathes
new political life into old academic bones."
--Philip Pettit, William Nelson Cromwell, Professor of
Politics, Princeton University
Maurizio Viroli is Professor of Politics at Princeton University.