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Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Mill - Audio
The history and development of political philosophy has been dominated by many inspirational and radical thinkers. The tracks on this album offer both an introduction and an in-depth insight into the leading theorists in this field and their most important works. In a series of lively and invigorating discussions, leading political philosophers examine canonical texts and seminal thinkers from the Seventeenth to the Nineteenth Century, highlighting their intellectual and cultural impact and the context in which the texts were originally written. This material forms part of The Open University course AA311: Reading political philosophy, from Machiavelli to Mill.
- 18 - Reading Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to MillSun, 23 Aug 2009 - 00min
- 17 - Machiavelli: Nigel Warburton and Quentin Skinner
An in-depth discussion of Machiavelli’s The Prince, including its social, historical and moral context and the book’s continuing relevance to contemporary political thought.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 47min - 16 - Hobbes: Jon Pike and Quentin Skinner
Concentrating on the masterpiece Leviathan, Hobbes’ political and social doctrine is defined and considered, along with Hobbes’ thought on the viability of monarchy.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 52min - 15 - Locke: Jon Pike and Jeremy Waldron
A wide-ranging discussion of Locke using the Second Treatise as a starting point. Locke’s relationship to liberalism and modern liberal theory is analysed, as well as his relationship to the ‘state of nature’ debate.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 53min - 14 - Rousseau: Derek Matravers and Timothy O’Hagan
Rousseau and his opinions on liberty are discussed with particular reference to his seminal 1755 text Discourse on Inequality. A wide number of topics including sovereignty, legislators and social choice, is broached.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 56min - 13 - Marx: Derek Matravers and Jonathan Wolff
This discussion focuses on the concept of production and labour in Marx’s writings, and the way in which they highlight aspects of fundamental historical materialism, formal equality and the relationship between the state and the individual.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 28min - 12 - Derek Matravers and Gerry Cohen on The German Ideology
The German Ideology, Marx and Engels’ 1845 book, is dissected and discussed. The discussion highlights the importance of the book in terms of Marx and the development of his theory of history, the inevitabilities in history, and rights as a moral truth.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 29min - 11 - Mill: Nigel Warburton and Alan Ryan
This debate analyses Mill’s On Liberty. Arguments are made as to whether the book has a single, viable truth and what it can tell us about choice, freedom of speech and self-development.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 29min - 10 - Mill: Nigel Warburton and Janette Radcliffe-Richards
This discussion focuses on a feminist reading of Mill, concentrating particularly on his treatise On the Subjection of Women and its relevance to 19th Century society and culture. Mill’s precarious position as an early feminist is discussed in depth.
Sun, 23 Aug 2009 - 18min
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