Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio

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The history and development of political philosophy has been dominated by many inspirational and radical thinkers. The tracks on this album offer both an introduction and an in-depth insight into the leading theorists in this field and their most important works. In a series of lively and invigorati…

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    • Aug 22, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
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    Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 0:56


    Transcript -- Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Machiavelli: Nigel Warburton and Quentin Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 47:58


    An in-depth discussion of Machiavelli’s The Prince, including its social, historical and moral context and the book’s continuing relevance to contemporary political thought.

    Transcript -- Machiavelli: Nigel Warburton and Quentin Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- An in-depth discussion of Machiavelli’s The Prince, including its social, historical and moral context and the book’s continuing relevance to contemporary political thought.

    Hobbes: Jon Pike and Quentin Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 52:47


    Concentrating on the masterpiece Leviathan, Hobbes’ political and social doctrine is defined and considered, along with Hobbes’ thought on the viability of monarchy.

    Transcript -- Hobbes: Jon Pike and Quentin Skinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Concentrating on the masterpiece Leviathan, Hobbes’ political and social doctrine is defined and considered, along with Hobbes’ thought on the viability of monarchy.

    Locke: Jon Pike and Jeremy Waldron

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 53:25


    A wide-ranging discussion of Locke using the Second Treatise as a starting point. Locke’s relationship to liberalism and modern liberal theory is analysed, as well as his relationship to the ‘state of nature’ debate.

    Transcript -- Locke: Jon Pike and Jeremy Waldron

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- A wide-ranging discussion of Locke using the Second Treatise as a starting point. Locke’s relationship to liberalism and modern liberal theory is analysed, as well as his relationship to the ‘state of nature’ debate.

    Rousseau: Derek Matravers and Timothy O’Hagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 56:19


    Rousseau and his opinions on liberty are discussed with particular reference to his seminal 1755 text Discourse on Inequality. A wide number of topics including sovereignty, legislators and social choice, is broached.

    Transcript -- Rousseau: Derek Matravers and Timothy O’Hagan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- Rousseau and his opinions on liberty are discussed with particular reference to his seminal 1755 text Discourse on Inequality. A wide number of topics including sovereignty, legislators and social choice, is broached.

    Marx: Derek Matravers and Jonathan Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 28:36


    This discussion focuses on the concept of production and labour in Marx’s writings, and the way in which they highlight aspects of fundamental historical materialism, formal equality and the relationship between the state and the individual.

    Transcript -- Marx: Derek Matravers and Jonathan Wolff

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This discussion focuses on the concept of production and labour in Marx’s writings, and the way in which they highlight aspects of fundamental historical materialism, formal equality and the relationship between the state and the individual.

    Derek Matravers and Gerry Cohen on The German Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 29:42


    The German Ideology, Marx and Engels’ 1845 book, is dissected and discussed. The discussion highlights the importance of the book in terms of Marx and the development of his theory of history, the inevitabilities in history, and rights as a moral truth.

    Transcript -- Derek Matravers and Gerry Cohen on The German Ideology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- The German Ideology, Marx and Engels’ 1845 book, is dissected and discussed. The discussion highlights the importance of the book in terms of Marx and the development of his theory of history, the inevitabilities in history, and rights as a moral truth.

    Mill: Nigel Warburton and Alan Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 29:15


    This debate analyses Mill’s On Liberty. Arguments are made as to whether the book has a single, viable truth and what it can tell us about choice, freedom of speech and self-development.

    Transcript -- Mill: Nigel Warburton and Alan Ryan

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This debate analyses Mill’s On Liberty. Arguments are made as to whether the book has a single, viable truth and what it can tell us about choice, freedom of speech and self-development.

    Mill: Nigel Warburton and Janette Radcliffe-Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009 18:45


    This discussion focuses on a feminist reading of Mill, concentrating particularly on his treatise On the Subjection of Women and its relevance to 19th Century society and culture. Mill’s precarious position as an early feminist is discussed in depth.

    Transcript -- Mill: Nigel Warburton and Janette Radcliffe-Richards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2009


    Transcript -- This discussion focuses on a feminist reading of Mill, concentrating particularly on his treatise On the Subjection of Women and its relevance to 19th Century society and culture. Mill’s precarious position as an early feminist is discussed in depth.

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