The Common Weal Six Lectures on Political Philosophy [Paperback]

In this book, first published in 1917, William Cunningham provides a concise guide to various aspects of political philosophy.William Cunningham (18491919) was a prominent British economist and economic historian. In this book, which was first published in 1917, Cunningham provides a concise guide to various aspects of political philosophy, with a particular focus on British political institutions. Appendices are included and textual notes are incorporated throughout.William Cunningham (18491919) was a prominent British economist and economic historian. In this book, which was first published in 1917, Cunningham provides a concise guide to various aspects of political philosophy, with a particular focus on British political institutions. Appendices are included and textual notes are incorporated throughout.William Cunningham (18491919) was a prominent British economist and economic historian. In this book, which was first published in 1917, Cunningham provides a concise guide to various aspects of political philosophy, with a particular focus on British political institutions. Appendices are included and textual notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in political philosophy and the nature of governance.1. Nationality and sovereignty; 2. Personal monarchy and parliamentary government; 3. The mechanism of society; 4. Good and bad government; 5. The sense of citizenship; 6. Personal character; Appendix 1. Free trade illusions; Appendix 2. Ideals for society and personal Christian life; Index.