Political ConductThis book explores how the processes and practices of politics shape political values, such as liberty, justice, equality, and democracy. Mining the history of political episodes and political thinkers, including Caesar and Machiavelli, Mark Philp argues that it is through political activity that "values are articulated and embraced, and they become powerful motivating forces." |
Contents
Introduction | 1 |
Rendering unto Caesar | 19 |
Machiavelli and Political Virtue | 37 |
The Character of Political Rule | 55 |
Resolved to Rule | 76 |
Must Power Corrupt? | 97 |
Loyalty in Politics | 117 |
Officials and Public Servants | 141 |
Resistance and Protest | 169 |
Democratic Citizenship | 193 |
Institutions and Integrity | 214 |
Notes | 243 |