The Idea of the Republic

In this lively and engaging book, Norberto Bobbio, the distinguished contemporary Italian philosopher, and the political theorist Maurizio Viroli, explore a range of themes relating to the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical issues of the day.

• A lively discussion of politics and political theory by one of the world's most distinguished political theorists and philosophers.
• Provides an excellent introduction to the work of Bobbio for the newcomer.
• Explains the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical themes of the day.
• Demonstrates philosophy in action, with a breadth of reference including Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Kant, Rousseau, Pettit and Skinner.

Author: Norberto Bobbio, Maurizio Viroli
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 11/07/2003
Pages: 109
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.36lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.54w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780745630977

About the Author
Norberto Bobbio is Emeritus Professor of Legal and Political Philosophy at the University of Turin.

Maurizio Viroli is Professor of Politics at Princeton University.

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