What is the subject-matter of political theory and how does it relate to other subject-matters, such as that of moral theory? What is the relation between political theory and political practice--between the kind of solution that a theory offers to the political problems and the kind of solution that is sought in practice through the operation of political institutions? What is the relation between scientific political theory and practical political arguments? Human Nature and History , a monumental work in two volumes, ...
Read More
What is the subject-matter of political theory and how does it relate to other subject-matters, such as that of moral theory? What is the relation between political theory and political practice--between the kind of solution that a theory offers to the political problems and the kind of solution that is sought in practice through the operation of political institutions? What is the relation between scientific political theory and practical political arguments? Human Nature and History , a monumental work in two volumes, is an attempt to analyze these relations. It is a work in meta-theory or the theory of political theory. At the most general level, Cumming is concerned with the question of what is involved in the enterprise of political theory or political philosophy and how different conceptions of that enterprise have developed historically. More specifically, he is concerned with the format imposed on the historical development of political thought by Anglo-American liberalism, especially as represented by John Stuart Mill. Since Cumming traces the development of political theory by reference to the relation between its subject-matter and other subject-matters, his study should be of interest to historians of thought and culture, as well as to political theorists and philosophers.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Good+ Dust Jacket. Two volumes, sold together. Binding is tight, sturdy, and square; text also very good. Dust soiling to cloth boards, slight musty smell. Light shelfwear, light foxing and age-toning to dust jacket. NOT an ex-library copy, NO remainder mark, NOT a book club. Due to the size/weight of this set it may not be available for expedited delivery; extra charges will apply for international shipping. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. 2 Volume set, complete. Ex-Library. Text is clean, binding is strong. Like new except for neat library markings. Very nice dark blue cloth covers with silver and light blue lettering. **NO International and NO Expedited shipping available for this large, heavy book/ set. **
