"The book used on most universities to lecture Contemporary Political Philosophy. A not always easy book, but deep and details explenation of the many streams."
"Like it or not, bringing liberalism and socialism together was much needed. Generally regarded as the most important political philosophy book of the 20th Century."
"Often refered to as Arendts most important contribution in political philosophy. Personally I'd liked the Origins Of Totalitarianism more. One should actually read everything she wrote."
"Arguably, the most important book on Freedom, ever written. Written during the second world war, it did capture this fear of loss of freedom, although Popper was not always completely fair."
"It looked like the preticted 'clash' came into being with 09/11, as the title of this book was on everybody's lips after that. True or not true, but it gives alot to think about."
"After the fall of the Berlin Wall, Communism seem to have lost it and Liberalism prevails, a very Hegelian approach to history, but it contains alot of interesting ideas along the way."
"Often regarded as the most important critic of Marxism, countless authors have been refering to this work, as Edward Said or Raymond Williams for example."