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Filmer: ´Patriarcha´ and Other Writings
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Description for Filmer: ´Patriarcha´ and Other Writings
paperback. This volume contains the political writings of Sir Robert Filmer (1588-1653), perhaps the most important patriarchal political theorist of the seventeenth century Editor(s): Sommerville, Johann P. Series Editor(s): Geuss, Raymond; Skinner, Quentin. Series: Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought. Num Pages: 380 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JD; JFCX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 216 x 138 x 21. Weight in Grams: 480. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
In seventeenth-century England, patriarchalist thinking shaped English ideas not only about the family but also about society and the state. Many thinkers argued that the state should be seen as a family, and that the king held the powers of a father over his subjects. The classic texts of patriarchal political thinking were written by Sir Robert Filmer (1588–1653), one of the most acute defenders of absolute monarchy. In addition to presenting his own patriarchalist theory, Filmer's works contain incisive attacks on democratic thinking and on the notion that political obligation stems from a contract between ruler and ruled. His ... Read more
In seventeenth-century England, patriarchalist thinking shaped English ideas not only about the family but also about society and the state. Many thinkers argued that the state should be seen as a family, and that the king held the powers of a father over his subjects. The classic texts of patriarchal political thinking were written by Sir Robert Filmer (1588–1653), one of the most acute defenders of absolute monarchy. In addition to presenting his own patriarchalist theory, Filmer's works contain incisive attacks on democratic thinking and on the notion that political obligation stems from a contract between ruler and ruled. His ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Series
Cambridge Texts in the History of Political Thought
Number of Pages
380
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521399036
SKU
KSG0033586
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