1st Edition

Order and Legitimacy Political Thought in National Spain

189 Pages
by Routledge

210 Pages
by Routledge

189 Pages
by Routledge

A growing body of readers is rediscovering Francis Graham Wilson's tremendous contribution to the study of politics and humane learning. In this volume, he offers an extensive assessment of the nature of politics and the search for order in Spanish politics, concentrating on the central figures who defended the Church and communities during the Spanish Civil War. The book argues for the... Read more

Introduction

H. Lee Cheek, Jr. and Thomas J. Metallo

Foreword to Original Edition (1967)

Francis Graham Wilson

Part 1: Political Thought in National Spain

1. The Resurgence of Spanish Tradition

2. Juan Donoso Cortés: A Diagnosis of Crisis

3. Jaime Balmes: The Christian Philosophy of History

4. The Great Restorer: Menéndez Pelayo

5. José Antonio: The Revolutionary Passion

6. Ramiro de Maeztu: Critic of the Revolution

7. Spain: A European Example

Part 2: An Anchor in the Latin Mind

8. Intellectuals: Latin, Liberals and Aristocratic

9. Order and Legitimacy

Biography

Francis Graham Wilson (1901-1976) was an eminent political scientist who taught at the University of Washington and the University of Illinois. He is best known for establishing a historical theory of public opinion as distinct from the methodology. He is the author of numerous articles and books on public opinion, including The American Political Mind and The Case for Conservatism.

H. Lee Cheek, Jr. , is Professor of Political science and Religion at the University of North Georgia, and a senior fellow of the Alexander Hamilton Institute. His previous books include Political Philosophy and Cultural Renewal, Order and Legitimacy, and Calhoun and Popular Rule, among other works.

M. Susan Power is Professor of Political Science at Arkansas State University. Her books include Before the Convention: Religion and the Founders and Jacques Maritain.

Kathy B. Cheek is adjunct instructor at Lee University, a choreographer and teacher of dance.

Thomas J. Metallo is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Lee University and a specialist in Spanish and Latin politics.