ABSTRACT

First published in 1962, Systematic Politics presents Catlin’s political theories and reviews the work of contemporaries within the field.

Divided into two parts, Part One is focused on political science and explores areas such as definitions and functions, the theory of politics as hypothesis, freedom and authority, and different forms of government. Part Two centres on political philosophy, discussing topics such as community, society and the individual, and law and sovereignty.

Systematic Politics will appeal to those with an interest in the history of political thought, political theory, and political philosophy.

part I|285 pages

Political Science

chapter 1|40 pages

Introduction on Method

chapter 2|22 pages

Definitions and Functions

chapter 3|40 pages

The Power Hypothesis

chapter 4|51 pages

Freedom and Authority

chapter 5|64 pages

Forms of Government: Democracy and Tyranny

part II|137 pages

Political Philosophy

chapter 7|48 pages

Community, Society, and the Individual

chapter 8|48 pages

Law and Sovereignty

chapter 9|39 pages

Concerning Political Ends*