Political Philosophy Audio Books

A recognized classic and definitive account of its subject, The Origins of Totalitarianism traces the emergence of modern racism as an "ideological weapon for imperialism,"…

A timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, the most honored historian in the United States that reminds us of fundamental American principles.

This exciting course introduces vital works of political theory from history's greatest minds.

This course contrasts two conflicting views that have long shaped political theory and practice—idealism and realism.

This classic work of political theory and practice makes available an account of the modern Machiavellians: Gartano Mosca, George Sorel, Robert Michels, and Vilfredo Pareto.

In The Republic, Plato tackles the big issues of the state and the individual: how the state should be ruled, and by whom; and the way the individual should lead his life - and why...

Machiavelli lived in Renaissance Italy in a time marked by violent hatred between the Italian city-states.

From the acclaimed Modern Library Chronicles comes an exploration of a promising theory that when put to practice wreaked havoc on the world.

Of the ideas that have inspired mankind throughout the ages, freedom is perhaps the most powerful.

Thomas Paine is one of the greatest political propagandists in history. The Rights of Man, first published in 1791, is the key to his reputation.