The Political Thought of C.B. MacPherson: Contemporary Applications

ISBN-13: 9783319949192 / Angielski / Miękka / 2018 / 200 str.

Frank Cunningham

Opis

Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of 'possessive individualism' and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Current resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson's basic theories are applied to a selection of 21st Century challenges: neoliberalism, globalism, environmental crises, intellectual property, sexism, racism, and urban problems.

Recenzje

"Cunningham has performed an invaluable service for those who put a common humanity at the centre of their ethico-political reflection." (Jules Townshend, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, July 9, 2020)

Spis treści

Part One: Macpherson’s Project

 

 1. Overview of Writings ……………………………………………………

     Appendix: Criticisms of Macpherson's Political History ………………..

 

 2. Macpherson as a Liberal Democrat ………………………………………

 

 3. Macpherson’s Socialism …………………………………………………

     Appendix: Macpherson and Marxism  ......................................................

    

Part Two: Questions of Theory

                       

4. Political Theory and Political Philosophy ………………………………….

5. Core Themes ………………………………………………………………

Part Three: Contemporary Challenges

 

6. Neoliberalism ………………………………………………………………

7. Global Problems ……………………………………………………………

8. Intellectual Property ………………………………………………………..

9. Racism and Sexism …………………………………………………………..

10. Urban Challenges …………………………………………………………

 

Index ………………………………………………………………………….

 

O autorze

Frank Cunningham is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is currently Adjunct Professor of Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada.

Blurb

Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of ‘possessive individualism’ and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson’s theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.