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Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy Brian W. Head

Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy By Brian W. Head

Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy by Brian W. Head


Summary

First published in 1987. This study describes and analyses the published writings of the French philosopher Antoine Destutt de Tracy. This title will be of great interest to students of history, philosophy and politics.

Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy Summary

Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy by Brian W. Head

First published in 1987. This study describes and analyses the published writings of the French philosopher Antoine Destutt de Tracy. The author focuses on the three decades from the calling of the Etats-generaux to the early years of the Restoration - the period of Tracy's entire literary production, and the period of his greatest influence and reputation. This title will be of great interest to students of history, philosophy and politics.

About Brian W. Head

Brian W. Head

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Introduction: The Intellectual and Political Background 2. Ideologie and the Pursuit of Certainty 3. From Individual Desires to Social Morality 4. The Science of Social Organization 5. Economics: The Science of Industrie 6. Politics: The Science of Happiness 7. Public Instruction and Ideologie; Appendices; Bibliography

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NLS9780367226022
9780367226022
0367226022
Politics and Philosophy in the Thought of Destutt de Tracy by Brian W. Head
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Paperback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2021-12-01
486
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