From Ideologies to Public Philosophies: An Introduction to Political Theory provides a comprehensive and systematic account of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries—along with contemporary and emerging outlooks—to address the essential questions of political theory.
- Explores the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th centuries while making clear distinctions for the reader between often-confused interpretations of ideologies
- Engaging 'reader friendly' style will appeal to students and facilitate sophisticated discussions
- Develops and defends pluralism as a broad public policy that is accepted by diverse political groups
- Supported by a glossary of terms, suggestions for further reading, and other helpful student and instructor resources at www.blackwellpublishing.com/schumaker
Preface.
1. Constructing Our Public Philosophies.
Public Philosophies and Political Ideologies.
Political Theory.
Searching for an Underlying Consensus Within Pluralism.
Ideas Beyond the Underlying Consensus of Pluralism.
Conclusions.
Part I: Participants in our Political Conversations.
2. Voices from the Major Ideologies of the Nineteenth Century.
Classical Liberalism: Building Democratic Capitalism.
Traditional Conservatism: Defending the Old Social Order.
Anarchism: Rebelling Against Authority.
Marxism: Pursuing a Classless Society.
Conclusions.
3. Prominent Totalitarian and Pluralist Voices of the Twentieth Cenlƒ_
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