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1 online resource (265 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Epigraph -- Table of Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Abbreviations and Clarification on the Main Works Used -- Preface -- Presentation -- General Introduction -- Part I -- Introduction -- Human Nature and State of Nature -- Law of Nature and Natural Rights -- The Contract -- Part II -- Introduction -- Moral Virtue -- The Government -- Conflict and Expansion -- Conclusion -- References |
| Summary |
The book investigates the political thought of Algernon Sidney (1623-1683), a historical character of the English civil wars, republic, protectorate, and Rump Parliament, who faced his trial and execution during the Exclusion Crisis. In his writings, Sidney mixed hugely different traditions of political philosophy: the modern natural rights, which were predominant in England in his generation, and the republicanism of Machiavelli. This volume will interest researchers in political philosophy, history of political thought and, particularly, republican theory. Its contribution to these topics ex |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
| Subject |
Sidney, Algernon, 1623-1683.
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| SUBJECT |
Sidney, Algernon, 1623-1683 fast |
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Biography: historical, political & military.
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Social & political philosophy.
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Political science & theory.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
1527558762 |
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9781527558762 |
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