Guild and State
European Political Thought from the Twelfth Century to the Present
- 320 pages
- 12 hours of reading
Focusing on the historical influence of medieval guilds and city-communes, this book explores how their values of social solidarity and fraternity shaped socioeconomic attitudes. It delves into the traditional corporate organization of labor and its impact on theories of the state, highlighting the interplay between economic structures and social values. Through this examination, the work offers insights into the evolution of social cohesion and its implications for contemporary understanding of governance and community.