The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx
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The Greatest of All Plagues: How Economic Inequality Shaped Political Thought from Plato to Marx

by David Lay Williams

History Politics Philosophy
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A study of how economic inequality has shaped political thought from Plato through Marx, exploring its enduring impact on ideas of justice and governance.

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This book examines the relationship between economic inequality and political ideas across centuries of Western thought.

It traces how philosophers and political theorists from Plato onward have addressed the challenges posed by disparities in wealth and power.

The work highlights the persistent influence of economic inequality on debates about justice, governance, and social order.

Readers gain insight into the historical context that shaped major political theories up to the time of Marx.

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