Philosophical Theory Of The State Related Essays

by Bernard Bosanquet, Gerald F. Gaus (Editor), William Sweet (Editor)

This new edition reintroduces on the central texts of late nineteenth-century political thought. In addition to the fourth and final edition of the Philosophical Theory of the State, the editors have added a comprehensive selection of Bosanquet's most important essays on political theory and social policy. Also added is a detailed new introduction, a guide to further reading, and an index. Together they make clear the social and political background and implications of Bosanquet's political philosophy and allow a more complete understanding of British idealism.

Genres: Philosophy, Politics

426 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1951

About the author

Bernard Bosanquet (/ˈboʊzənˌkɛt, -kɪt/; 14 June[1] 1848 – 8 February 1923) was an English philosopher and political theorist, and an influential figure on matters of political and social policy in late 19th and early 20th century Britain. His work influenced – but was later subject to criticism by – many thinkers, notably Bertrand Russell, John Dewey and William James. Bernard was the husband of Charity Organisation Society leader Helen Bosanquet.

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Reviews

[Chris Sharpe]

Recorded Books (1986)

[Adrian Fanaca · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a religious book. As a person anti-system, anti-authority, atheist, this book is not my cup of tea. I recognized a lot of irrational religious thinking about state being a panacea to all problems, which turned out to be a fiasco. There are a lot of ideas in this book, but most of them proved to be just false hypotheses. And by the way, Bosanquet is not French, but British