{"product_id":"system-of-political-discipline-9781967584055","title":"System of Political Discipline","description":"\u003cp\u003eBartholomew Keckermann's \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSystem of Political Discipline\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e (1607) is a masterful work which sets forth a complete system of \u003cstrong\u003epolitical rule\u003c\/strong\u003e grounded in virtue, hierarchy, and the common good. Rejecting the modern ideals of neutrality and tolerance, Keckermann envisions \u003cstrong\u003ea Christian polity\u003c\/strong\u003e where law and princely example form a virtuous and pious people. Civil power directs all private and public life to splendor, discipline, and the perfection of the state, where \u003cstrong\u003egreat men\u003c\/strong\u003e of heroic virtue lead the nation to greatness. What moderns dismiss as \"totalitarian,\" \"authoritarian,\" or \"fascist\" is, in truth, the \u003cstrong\u003eancient wisdom of Christendom.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the subjects covered: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nature and end of political society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe origin and purpose of political power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe education, virtues, and majesty of the prince\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounsel, law, and administration of justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDefense, punishment, and the care of the realm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReligion as the perfection of the polity and the prince's care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe heroic character and duty of rulers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeckermann, Bartholomew:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Bartholomew Keckermann (1572-1609) was a German Reformed scholar and political theorist. Trained at Wittenberg, Leipzig, \u0026amp; Heidelberg, he later became professor of philosophy at Danzig Academic Gymanisum. He produced a system of works-on logic, physics, metaphysics, economics, ethics, and politics-considered an early encyclopedia, by which he influenced both Europe and early America.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWolfe, Stephen:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Stephen Wolfe is a country scholar and political theorist rooted in Wolfeshire, North Carolina, where he and his wife raise their four children. A former postdoctoral fellow of Princeton University's James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Wolfe now divides his time between writing, teaching, and podcasting. He is the author of The Case for Christian Nationalism, host of The Lone Bulwark, co-host of Ars Politica, and contributor to First Things, Chronicles Magazine, American Reformer, and History of Political Thought.","brand":"Sacra Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52033987215634,"sku":"9781967584055","price":56.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_60dbf0b6-5369-4f90-a439-86a7d9551f07.jpg?v=1770984072","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/system-of-political-discipline-9781967584055","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}