The Great Political Theories 1: From Plato and Aristotle to Locke and Montesquieu

An introduction to political theory and science from the 5th century B.C. through the 18th century A.D. Such fundamental concepts as democracy, the rule of law, justice, natural rights, sovereignty, citizenship, power, the state, revolution, liberty, reason, materialism, toleration, and the separation of church and state are traced from their origins, through their development and changing patterns, to show how they guide political thinking and institutions today.