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* A lively discussion of politics and political theory by one of the world's most distinguished political theorists and philosophers. * Provides an excellent introduction to the work of Bobbio for the newcomer. * Explains the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical themes of the day.

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"This delightful dialogue moves with ease between ideas in the history of political thought and political theory and issues in contemporary politics, Italian, European and global. It breathes new political life into old academic bones."
—Philip Pettit, William Nelson Cromwell, Professor of Politics, Princeton University

Table of Contents
Introduction to the English Edition.

1 Virtue and the Republic.

2 Patriotism.

3 What Kind of Freedom?

4 Meekness and Intransigence.

5 Rights and Duties.

6 Fear of God and Love of God.

7 The Republic and its Problems.

8 Hidden Powers.

9 Can the Republic be Renewed?

Notes.

The Idea of the Republic

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    A Hardback by Norberto Bobbio, Maurizio Viroli, Allan Cameron

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      Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Published 12 September 2003
      ISBN-13 9780745630960
      978-0745630960
      ISBN-10 0745630960
      Also in:
      Political science and theory Political structure and processes

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      * A lively discussion of politics and political theory by one of the world's most distinguished political theorists and philosophers. * Provides an excellent introduction to the work of Bobbio for the newcomer. * Explains the idea of the Republic and some of the major political and ethical themes of the day.

      Trade Review
      "This delightful dialogue moves with ease between ideas in the history of political thought and political theory and issues in contemporary politics, Italian, European and global. It breathes new political life into old academic bones."
      —Philip Pettit, William Nelson Cromwell, Professor of Politics, Princeton University

      Table of Contents
      Introduction to the English Edition.

      1 Virtue and the Republic.

      2 Patriotism.

      3 What Kind of Freedom?

      4 Meekness and Intransigence.

      5 Rights and Duties.

      6 Fear of God and Love of God.

      7 The Republic and its Problems.

      8 Hidden Powers.

      9 Can the Republic be Renewed?

      Notes.

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