The Political Theory of Political Thinking: The Anatomy of a Practice

by Michael Freeden

What does it mean to say that human beings think politically, and what is distinctive about that kind of thinking? That question is all-too infrequently asked by political theorists, or is dealt with through generalizations, abstractions, and dichotomies. This study examines the actual, real-world patterns people display when thinking politically, identifying six features of political thinking. They include the role of making ultimate decisions and...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199568030
• ISBN13: 9780199568031
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.3" x 9.2"