History of Western Political Thought

Author: Xu Datong, Editor-in-Chief
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Publish Date: 2002-04-01
Features: The textbook A History of Western Political Thought still adheres to the guidance of Marxism. Based on the syllabus approved by the Ministry of Education in 1993 and incorporating feedback from various sister institutions, it meticulously summarizes teaching experiences over the past decade, rearranging its structure and content. In terms of structure, to ensure coherence and reduce repetition, the division into parts has been abolished, with chapters organized according to the periods of Western political thought development. In terms of content, it strives to reveal the trajectory of Western political thought not only through economic and political factors but also by examining Western political culture traditions. Rationalism holds a dominant position in Western political thought, largely influenced by the development of science and philosophy. This edition endeavors to organically illustrate how the progress of science and philosophy in major historical periods impacted political thought.