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Political Questions: Political Philosophy from Plato to Rawls

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One should understand that a 300+ pages book cannot fully explain the major political questions. However, Mr. Arnhart does a great job in introducing potential political scientist with the wisdom of the most "popular" political philosophers. The main concepts and ideas are thoroughly explained and examined, details are sometimes omitted or slightly touched (which is ok, for it is an introductory text). Mr. Arnhart introduces political ideas of Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine (usually he is not mentioned in introductory texts), St. Thomas Aquinas, Rene Descartes (I think that it is too much, it seemed that the author wanted to be rather novel and at odds with the majority and added Descartes. But the arguments were interesting), Thomas Hobbes, Rousseau, John Locke,Hegel,Marx,Rawl(Nozick is included with Rawl).

I found it useful that author indicated key reading from the original works, so a reader knows what to concentrate on and what to skip. It was pleasant to read this book the author keeps it simple, so is easy to comprehend the information. I recommend this book to a person who wants to know some general concepts in polical philosophy.