Bücher von Paul W. Ward

Provides a brief study of the general development of political philosophy from the ancient Greeks to the present - Greek city-state, Roman Empire, Roman church, absolute monarchy, democracy, nation-state, and contemporary issues. Originally published in 1939.

In clear and forceful style, the author pleads that society make use of the knowledge of its experts; that the means of disseminating knowledge be operated in accordance with a professional ethics as high as that of certain other groups; that men learn to analyse situations in order to ascertain the relevant consequences of specific acts. Originally published in 1931.