Rethinking Political Thinkers Manjeet Ramgotra is a study book that critically reconsiders political thinkers and presents political thought in a new, innovative way. The work is intended for students and academics who want to explore political theories and arguments from diverse perspectives.
Contents
This book combines traditional political thinkers such as Plato, Machiavelli and Locke with often marginalized voices of women and thinkers of color, including hooks, Du Bois and Fanon. Through these dialogues, it opens up new insights into political thought on patriarchy, white supremacy and imperialism. The thematic structure covers topics such as social contract theory, freedom, revolution and environmental issues, encouraging students to critically connect ideas with their own experiences.
With a focus on decolonizing the curriculum offers Rethinking Political Thinkers a broad and inclusive perspective on political theory, supported by online resources that provide depth and context.
Product information
- Author: Manjeet Ramgotra (Senior Lecturer, SOAS University of London)
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 30 March 2023
- Number of pages: 784
- ISBN: 9780198847397
- Subject: Political science and theory
- BISAC: POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory
About the author
Manjeet Ramgotra is Senior Lecturer in Political Thought at SOAS University of London and an independent researcher. She is active, among other things, in the area of republican political traditions and in decolonizing education in political theory. Her research and publications contribute to a renewed understanding of political thinkers and thinking.