Social Contract Theory -- The Second Series of Modern Political Translations

Author: (English) Michael Lesorfsky, et al., translated by Liu Xunlian, Li Lihong, and Zhang Hongmei
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The social contract theory is an important component of the Western political culture tradition. It is not only long-standing but has also been safely integrated into the bloodstream of Western intellectual culture, becoming a timeless source in Western political thought. However, it is puzzling that there are few systematic works in Western academia exploring the tradition of social contract theory, and even fewer such studies in China. Of course, rarity does not mean absence. The most renowned studies on social contract theory in Western academia may arguably be the works of the British political thought historian Gouff on "The Social Contract" and the series of works by the German legal historian Kierke on the subject. However, these works appear overly difficult for general readers. Michael Lesorfsky's "The Social Contract Theory," as part of Macmillan Publishing Company's "Political Theory Problems Series," is systematic, concise, and well-written, making it highly readable. Therefore, the translators chose to translate this book into Chinese, hoping it will help Chinese readers better understand and appreciate the Western political culture tradition.