1 Why Despots Don’t Belong in Politics
2 The Classical Greeks: How to be a Citizen
3 The Romans: The Real Meaning of Patriotism
4 Christianity and the Rise of the Individual
5 Constructing the Modern State
6 How to Analyse a Modern Society
7 Relations between States: How to Balance Power
8 The Experience of Politics: I. How to be an Activist
9 The Experience of Politics: II. Parties and Doctrines
10 The Experience of Politics: III. Justice, Freedom, and Democracy
11 Studying Politics Scientifically
12 Ideology Challenges Politics