This volume explores the life and works of Auguste Comte from 1842 to 1852, when he transformed his philosophy into a religious and political movement.
Through an historical analysis of the theme of Oriental despotism, Curtis reveals the complex positive and negative interaction between Europe and the Orient.
This book examines the apology''s extraordinary political emergence and significance to ideas of collective responsibility, ritual, and contemporary politics.
This book examines how economists and other social scientists can broaden their analytical repertoire to encompass the vital role of sentiments, language, and imagination.
Arguing that Tocqueville was fundamentally a social scientist rather than a political theorist, Elster emphasizes Tocqueville''s substantive and methodological insights.