An Introduction to Political Philosophy

Specificaties
Paperback, 322 blz. | Engels
Cambridge University Press | e druk, 2006
ISBN13: 9780521544825
Rubricering
Juridisch :
Cambridge University Press e druk, 2006 9780521544825
Onderdeel van serie Cambridge Introducti
€ 39,90
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden

Samenvatting

Providing a comprehensive introduction to political philosophy, this 2006 book combines discussion of historical and contemporary figures, together with numerous real-life examples. It ranges over an unusually broad range of topics in the field, including the just distribution of wealth, both within countries and globally; the nature and justification of political authority; the meaning and significance of freedom; arguments for and against democratic rule; the problem of war; and the grounds for toleration in public life. It also offers an accessible, non-technical discussion of perfectionism, utilitarianism, theories of the social contract, and of recently popular forms of critical theory. Throughout, the book challenges readers to think critically about political arguments and institutions that they might otherwise take for granted. It will be a provocative text for any student of philosophy or political science.

Specificaties

ISBN13:9780521544825
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:322

Inhoudsopgave

Introduction; Part I. Politics and Justification: 1. The puzzle of justification; 2. The common good; 3. Utilitarianism; 4. The social contract; Part II. Topics in Political Philosophy: 5. Property and wealth; 6. Economic justice; 7. Authority; 8. Liberty; 9. Democratic rule; 10. War; 11. Living with difference; 12. Radical criticism.

Net verschenen

€ 39,90
Levertijd ongeveer 9 werkdagen
Gratis verzonden

Rubrieken

    Personen

      Trefwoorden

        An Introduction to Political Philosophy