Synopsis This book on Western Political Thought discusses various currents of political thought from utilitarianism to pluralism and nazism. It includes political thinkers from Bentham to Bertrand Russell, from nineteenth century to present day. While the subject matter has been derived from standard original works, it has been narrated in an analytical style and discussed from an integral standpoint. At the end of each chapter actual examination questions of various universities have been given so that the student may exercise for the examination. Among dozens of books by Indian and western authors on this subject, the present book claims to be more to the point, concise and providing answer to every question asked in various university examinations.