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This inquiry attempts to probe the essence of politics in-itself, something that has been singularly discerned by Plato in Republic, grounded in his theory of universal forms and gradually but fully developed through a consideration of the elements of the City in Speech. Those elements, and the ideal city itself as envisioned in Republic, are immanent within the Second Best City of the Laws, even though presented in a modified way. Plato's Statesman will also be discussed as a means to further illustrate Plato's commitment to the principles conveyed in Republic. This project rests on the premise that Plato's intelligible city is genuinely intended to convey Plato's full understanding of the real essence of the polis, not simply the arena of political behavior and governance as we have come to know it, but the essence of what politics universally means and what a political community should objectively seek

Front Cover -- Title -- Copyright -- Contents -- Dedication, Acknowledgments, and Note Regarding Transcriptions -- General Introduction -- Chapter One: 1760-1786 -- Introduction -- 1. Anthony Benezet, A Short Account of That Part of Africa Inhabited by the Negroes (1762) -- 2. Patrick Henry, Letter to Robert Pleasants (January 18, 1773) -- 3. Benjamin Rush, An Address to the Inhabitants of the British Settlements in America on the Slavery of the Negroes in America (1773) -- 4. Richard Nisbet, Slavery Not Forbidden by Scripture, Or a Defense of the West Indian Planter (1773)

"In an attempt to understand this more thoroughly, this work discusses an aspect of politics--presidential politics--that can at times still exhibit the unpredictable vigor characteristic of the new. It is directed at an audience of readers who approach new fields of the intellect with the openness and enthusiasm of the young everywhere. Perhaps more importantly, this volume aims at drawing the attention of students to the deep connections between our current political culture and the political history that has shaped it"--

The extent of post-Soviet democratic transformation in Moldovia is analyzed, arguing that the legacy of authoritarianism has hindered the development of democracy. The authority of the National Security Ministry is considered an example of the problematic transition. The ruling Agrarian Democratic Party has prevented fair elections, interfered with the functioning of opposition political parties, restricted the media, & discriminated against clergy & adherents of the Metropolitan Church of Bessarabia. In addition, the right to private property is limited, & peasants have been denied private ownership of their land. In the context of the philosophical foundations of a democratic state, it is concluded that the preconditions for a democratic state do not yet exist in Moldovia. J. Ferrari

Volume 2 of a 2-volume set. Volume 2 covers reconstruction to the present. Volume 1 covers origins through the Civil War. Together the two-volume set offers an unparalleled selection of key texts from the history of American political and constitutional thought. North American rights only. Note about the current 2021 printing: Selections from the following texts have been removed from the 2021 revised printing of this book (2021 edition ISBN: 978-1-64792-012-8): E. B. White, Freedom; Langston Hughes, selected poems; Hannah Arendt, Reflections on Little Rock; Whittaker Chambers, Witness; C. Wright Mills, The Power Elite; Kurt Vonnegut, Harrison Bergeron; Daniel Patrick Moynihan, Family and Nation. In all other respects, this printing is identical to the original edition published in 2007 (paperback ISBN of the now out of print 2007 edition: 978-0-87220-885-8).--Publisher's website

1762-1786 -- 1787-1817 -- 1818-1830 -- 1831-1845 -- 1847-1853 -- 1854-1865