This volume of Man and Society considers political and social theories from the time of Hegel, Marx and Engels and examines the idea of progress. Plamenatz studies the historical origins of these theories, in order to ensure that he portrays their sense and significance. He wishes to show to historians that the meaning of theories was not determined solely by the circumstances that occasioned their production and, to political scientists, that old theories are often deeper, richer and more lucid than new theories which tend ...
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This volume of Man and Society considers political and social theories from the time of Hegel, Marx and Engels and examines the idea of progress. Plamenatz studies the historical origins of these theories, in order to ensure that he portrays their sense and significance. He wishes to show to historians that the meaning of theories was not determined solely by the circumstances that occasioned their production and, to political scientists, that old theories are often deeper, richer and more lucid than new theories which tend to ignore them.
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Very Good + Light crease on cover. Some tanning on edges, otherwise in very nice condition. Review of Man & Society volumes I, II and III: '...as a critical examination of political thought-which is what Plamenatz had always intended the work to be (and not just a descriptive history of...) the value of the work has been enhanced...As a teacher of Political Theory I have used his work extensively-constantly recommending certain chapters to my pupils for diligent study and ever grateful to his scholarship which has enabled my own understanding to be more enlightened. ' Clive P Thomas, Teaching Politics.