An Introduction to Political Philosophy
Edition number: 2, Revised
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Date of Publication: 25 April 2019
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Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9781108423434 |
| ISBN10: | 1108423434 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 380 pages |
| Size: | 254x180x24 mm |
| Weight: | 810 g |
| Language: | English |
| 206 |
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Short description:
An updated, comprehensive, and thematic introduction to political philosophy, enabling readers to reflect critically on a variety of political issues.
Long description:
Now revised and updated and containing several entirely new chapters, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to political philosophy. It discusses historical and contemporary figures and covers a vast range of topics and debates, including immigration, war, national and global economics, the ethical and political implications of climate change, and the persistence of racial oppression and injustice. It also presents accessible, non-technical discussions of perfectionism, utilitarianism, theories of the social contract, and the Marxian tradition of social criticism. Real-life examples introduce students to ways of using philosophical reflection and debates, and open up new perspectives on politics and political issues. Throughout, this book challenges readers to think critically about political arguments and institutions that they might otherwise take for granted. It will be a vital and provocative resource for any student of philosophy or political science.
Table of Contents:
Introduction; Part I. Politics and Critical Morality: 1. Forms of political criticism; 2. The common good; 3. Classical utilitarianism; 4. Utilitarian critical morality: implications and problems; 5. The social contract; 6. Contractualism 2.0; Part II. Topics in Political Philosophy: 7. Property and wealth; 8. Economic justice; 9. The significance of borders; 10. Responsibility for the environment; 11. War; 12. Liberty; 13. Democratic rule; Part III. Changing the World: Ideal Futures and Past Injustices: 14. Critical enlightenment, ideology, and materialism; 15. Ideal theory, race and reparation.
