Rethinking Political Thinkers explores a uniquely diverse set of
political thinkers, from traditionally canonical theorists such as
Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, and Mill, to
marginalized women and thinkers of colour, such as hooks, Du Bois,
Butler, Fanon, Firestone, Said, and Goldman. Placing traditional
thinkers alongside and in conversation with neglected and unheard
voices opens up important debates, and presents political thought
in a new light. Each thinker is examined within the contexts of
patriarchy, white supremacy, and imperialism, and the relations and
structures of race, gender, and class which different theories have
reflected, defended, or challenged. The text is organized
thematically, rather than simply chronologically, in order to
explore central ideas such as social contract theory and its
critics, freedom and revolution, the liberal self and black
consciousness, colonial domination, and the environment. In each
chapter students are encouraged to think through ideas in relation
to their everyday experiences, and to understand that political
thought occurs in many formats, so that they develop a more
inclusive, intercultural, and critical awareness of the development
of social and political thought. Original and timely, Rethinking
Political Thinkers is designed to support the study of a
decolonised political theory curriculum, revitalising political
thought as a practice that belongs to us all. The online student
resources include links to relevant videos, articles, blogs, and
useful websites, which help students further develop their research
interests. Additionally, detailed thinker biographies provide
further social, political, and cultural context for each theorist
covered in the text.
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