M. : Tipo-lithogr. Tov. and . N. Kushnerev and Co., 1914. 102 s. The attention of the reader is offered the book of the outstanding Russian philosopher and jurist P. and . Novgorodtseva, which examines the political ideals put forward by the great thinkers of the past in their successive change and internal development The author explores the ideas of social evolution, noting both their great diversity, depending on the specific conditions of the environment and the characteristics of individual creativity of thinkers, and their common features. Basically, the book examines the ancient Greek ideal of perfect autarky, developed by sophists, Socrates and Plato; the author compares it with the ideal of political thought of the Middle Ages (absolute theocracy) and the idea of the rule of law of the New Age. Recommended to philosophers, political scientists, historians, all interested readers. Introduction. Ancient Greek Teachings . Ideal of perfect autarchy . General Characteristics of Greek Philosophy of Law . Original attitude of Greek philosophy to politics . Sophists . Socrates School . General characteristics