Inventors of Ideas: Introduction to Political Thought
By Donald Tannenbaum, Briana L. McGinnis
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Tannenbaum/McGinnis' INVENTORS OF IDEAS: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT, 4th Edition, introduces readers to the works of key figures in the history of political thought, situating them in history while also shedding light on current political questions. Designed to identify, contextualize and connect core ideas from commonly taught texts, this volume is an asset to instructors from a variety of backgrounds in the social sciences and humanities. Thoroughly revised and updated to be both rigorous and accessible, the 4th Edition covers the traditional canon while also adding expansive coverage of previously neglected voices. New contributions include writings from Christine de Pizan, Harriet Taylor Mill, Abū Nasr al-Fārābi and W.E.B. du Bois. INVENTORS OF IDEAS gives students the practical and historical foundations with which to critically engage with contemporary political issues.
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Tannenbaum/McGinnis' INVENTORS OF IDEAS: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THOUGHT, 4th Edition, introduces readers to the works of key figures in the history of political thought, situating them in history while also shedding light on current political questions. Designed to identify, contextualize and connect core ideas from commonly taught texts, this volume is an asset to instructors from a variety of backgrounds in the social sciences and humanities. Thoroughly revised and updated to be both rigorous and accessible, the 4th Edition covers the traditional canon while also adding expansive coverage of previously neglected voices. New contributions include writings from Christine de Pizan, Harriet Taylor Mill, Abū Nasr al-Fārābi and W.E.B. du Bois. INVENTORS OF IDEAS gives students the practical and historical foundations with which to critically engage with contemporary political issues.
Offering instructors utmost flexibility, INVENTORS OF IDEAS is comprehensive enough to be the sole text in a course yet brief enough to be used in conjunction with primary source materials.
Equipping readers with the tools to confidently approach even the most intimidating readings, the authors walk students step by step through the process of interpreting the texts, inviting them to relate recurring themes in the history of political thought to their own views and personal experiences.
INVENTORS OF IDEAS places canonical thinkers and texts in conversation with one another, creating a framework within which students can both understand the readings in their historical contexts as well as engage critically with them.
The authors offer multiple interpretations and viewpoints from which to approach the text, providing ready-made prompts for reflection assignments or lively in-class discussions.
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1. The History of Political Thought: Introducing the ChallengePreview this chapter
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