Western Political Thought

From the classical city-state to the postmodern critique of power, the major thinkers who shaped Western political theory.

Philosopher of the Ideal State

The Father of Political Science

The Realist of Power

Theorist of the Sovereign Leviathan

Father of Classical Liberalism

Theorist of the Separation of Powers

Philosopher of the General Will

Founder of Utilitarianism

Philosopher of the Dialectic and the State

Theorist of Liberty and Utility

Theorist of Class Struggle

Theorist of Revolutionary Vanguard

Theorist of Cultural Hegemony

Theorist of Power and Discourse

Theorist of the End of History