Fifth edition published in 2019 by Andrew Heywood. Contains 875 pages and 8.93 MB in English. Available in hardback and paperback formats
Transcendentalism emerged among liberal New England Congregationalists. Movement was influenced by German philosophy, Herder, Schleiermacher, and Hume. Emerson's "Divinity School Address" criticized contemporary Christianity
Left represents liberal views supporting progressive reforms and equality. Right denotes conservative views preserving existing conditions and institutions. Far left refers to extreme revolutionary views like communism and socialism. Far right represents extreme nationalistic views including fascism
Includes figures like Reagan, Mussolini, and Roosevelt. Emphasizes cultural and historical identity over bloodline. Promotes constant vigilance and preservation of values
Western political thought traces origins to ancient Greece and Athenian democracy. Confucius in China emphasized hierarchical governance and meritocracy. Chanakya in India provided practical advice on government management
Social Darwinism applies biological principles to sociology, economics and politics. Term first appeared in 1877 in Joseph Fisher's article on Irish land tenure. Richard Hofstadter popularized term in 1944 during World War II