Greek Political Thought (Ancient Cultures)

Greek Political Thought (Ancient Cultures)

by RyanK.Balot (Author)

Synopsis

This wide-ranging history of ancient Greek political thought shows what ancient political texts might mean to citizens of the twenty-first century. It examines an array of poetic, historical, and philosophical texts in an effort to locate Greek political thought in its cultural context; and, pays careful attention to the distinctively ancient connections between politics and ethics. The book is structured around key themes such as the origins of political thought, political self-definition, revolutions in political thought, democracy and imperialism.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
Published: 17 Nov 2005

ISBN 10: 140510029X
ISBN 13: 9781405100298

Media Reviews
Balot's book is written with admirable clarity and offers a coherent and sophisticated perspective on ancient politics for an undergraduate... It has a thought-provoking agenda and treats the abstract issues really well. (The Classical Review, 2008) This comprehensive and well-informed book fills a niche... [A] clearly argued and illuminating book. Balot achieves his stated aims with deceptive ease. (Journal of Hellenic Studies, February 2009) Balot's book is written with admirable clarity and offers a coherent and sophisticated perspective on ancient politics for an undergraduate audience. (The Classical Review, Vol 58 No. 1, 2008) Balot has provided students with a carefully cleared path through several centuries of thought about Greek politics. (Bryn Mawr Classical Review) Greek Political Thought is a great starting point for any student interested in the ethical and political thought of the ancient world. (Philosophy Reviews)
Author Bio
Ryan K. Balot is Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto. The author of Greed and Injustice in Classical Athens (2001) and Greek Political Thought (Blackwell, 2006), he specializes in the history of political thought.