An Introduction to Political Philosophy

ISBN-13: 9781108423434 / Angielski / Twarda / 2019 / 380 str.

Colin Bird

Opis

An updated, comprehensive, and thematic introduction to political philosophy, enabling readers to reflect critically on a variety of political issues.

Spis treści

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.