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Political Theory and International Affairs Hans J. Morgenthau on Aristotle's The Politics

Anthony F. Lang

Foreword by Joel H. Rosenthal

Book Code: B8030

ISBN: 0-275-98030-8

ISBN-13: 978-0-275-98030-6

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168 pages, n/a

Praeger Paperback

Publication: 11/30/2004

List Price: $27.95 (UK Sterling Price: £16.95)

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Media Type: Paperback

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Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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This volume is based on Hans Morgenthau's graduate-level seminars on Aristotle's The Politics, which he conducted between 1970 and 1973 at the New School of Social Research in New York City....Morgenthau is best known as the theorist of power politics and is regarded as a pillar of the realist theory, the dominant theory of international relations in the US. This book reveals another side of Morgenthau's talents. It is the unique selection of his lectures, convincingly confirming Morgenthau's impressive skills both as an instructor and philosopher. Morgenthau uses Aristotelian concepts to examine a number of urgent current issues, such as US foreign policy, communism and religion, social and political problems in Latin America, ethics and politics, law and government, justice and revolution, politics and political science, power, interests, and the common good. Essential. Students of politics and philosophy. Undergraduate and above.
—Choice September 2005

Description: Hans J. Morgenthau is primarily considered a theorist of power politics, often associated with the "six principles of realism" and "the national interest." This book sheds a new light on the theorist by digging into his archives to show his wide-ranging views on politics. These selected lectures demonstrate the broad set of political themes that were important to Morgenthau and his ability to engage classical political philosophy in a contemporary setting. Unlike his reputation in the field of International Relations, this book reveals a scholar who drew on Aristotelian insights to understand the politics of the Mafia in New York City, regime change in Latin America, and the foreign policy of the United States. Based on Aristotle's The Politics, these lectures discuss a wide spectrum of history and theory in order to examine the realm of politics. This collection serves as the only published seminars from Morgenthau, revealing him as both a teacher and a thinker. Topics include: Equality to Freedom; Ethics and Politics; Justice and Revolution.

LC Card Number: 2004014773

LCC Class: JC71

Dewey Class: 320


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