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Adventures in Political Theory

Norman Patrick Peritore
Outskirts Press, Inc. (2010)
ISBN 9781432750190
Reviewed by Andrey Bilko for RebeccasReads (11/11)

" Adventures in Political Theory" embarks the reader onto a journey through time to learn about the most influential Western thinkers and philosophers, from Socrates and Plato to Michel Foucault and Jacques Derrida. The author explains the importance political science plays in people’s lives and every day world, its urge to try explaining the “unexplained” and rhetorical questions - those, which have been troubling one generation after another for many centuries.

The logic and deductive reasoning, wisdom and praxis, are all integral parts of the prospering world. Great thinkers of the Western world are key players in shaping hundreds of years of human existence. From Ancient Greece to modern times, each chapter in the book tells stories of particularly important and groundbreaking thoughts and movements, which changed the society, politics, and how the world operates for many years.

Moving along the chronological timeline of human progress in political thinking, the reader finds out the historical circumstances leading to the formation of particular ideas, is presented with clear description of those powerful statements, while also being exposed to the critiques. It is not just a one-sided argument, but a collection of ideas presented from different angles, based on which the reader can make up their own mind, without being blindly guided by the author.

This is an easy-reading, clear text about essential historical figures and their theories, which have shined their never-dimming lights onto the world. These thinkers have shown the power of the human mind and extraordinary dedication to serving and influencing the society. A perfect introduction into the world of vibrant political science! This book is very enjoyable and educational, containing a lot of information presented in an efficient and succinct manner. Concurrent themes are brought together. Main concepts and commentary are presented. It is a wonderful anthology of major influences which shaped and are still shaping the Western world. It is unbelievable how much a single idea could change the way things operate, sometimes irreversibly. And the author makes it ever so clear! There is a lot to learn on this exciting journey, therefore get started with no time to waste!

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