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When we read good reviews, we definitely like to share them. It gives the author a few (permanent) moments of fame and allows us to let the community know about a great book. Here’s this week’s book review by Midwest Book Review:
Adventures in Political Theory
Norman Patrick Peritore
Publisher: Outskirts Press
ISBN: 9781432750190
Reviewer: Andrey Bilko
“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; it tries to explain the “unexplained” and answer rhetorical questions that have been troubling one generation after another for many centuries.
The logic, 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.
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 and is exposed to the critiques. It is not just a one-sided argument, but a collection of ideas presented from different angles, allowing the reader to make up his or her 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 can 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 now. There is no time to waste!
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