The Great Alternatives of Social Thought

Aristocrat, Saint, Capitalist, Socialist

By: Terrence E. Cook

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Paperback | 28 August 1991

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In an engaging and erudite style, this book takes the reader to the heart of western political theory. Like the cardinal points of a compass, the four alternatives that Cook presents-aristocrat, saint, capitalist, socialist-define the distinct strategies offered to cope with scarcities underlying violent human conflicts, for these core commitments dominate their contrasting economics and politics. Throughout, Cook evidences a detailed knowledge of many authors and themes in classical and modern political thinking. Resisting the temptation to regard the problematic as 'ideal types' from which to embellish or criticize, he blends an objective presentation of each view with penetrating insights and parallels. To each alternative, he applies the presumptions of rule and authority, especially mediated by expectations of democracy.

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Professor Cook has achieved a bold and strikingly original framework for the study and analysis of the great traditions of political theory...with great power and insight, and with sensible and deeply informed readings of every important text. -- Curtis Johnson, Lewis and Clark College ...conceptually sound, exemplifying what more political theorists should attempt. -- Conrad Waligorski, University of Arkansas

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