Political Obligation

ISBN-13: 9780367369354 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 360 str.

Richard E. Flathman

Opis

First published in 1972, the author discusses crucial issues in political theory in a lucid and stimulating argument. Though mainly concerned to develop his own modified utilitarian standing point he also reviews both the classical and modern literature from Plato and Hobbes to Hare and Rawls.

Spis treści

Introduction.  1. The Study of Language and the Study of Politics  2. Obligation and Ideals  3. Obligation and Rules  4. The Social Bases of Obligation Rules  5. Obligation, Stability, and Change: Praise, Blame, and Disinclination  6. Obligation, Political Freedom, and Coercion  7. Obligation, Consent, and Utility  8. The Utility of Obligation.  Bibliography.  Index.

O autorze

Richard E. Flathman