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This volume brings together a set of writings by social and political thinkers at work in millennial Britain. Contributors discuss a central theme which is both theoretical and practical, namely the role of the state in achieving social justice in modern market systems from a socialist perspective. These essays touch many subjects, such as state ownership, collectivism, communitarianism, individualism, equality, citizenship, and national identity.
This volume brings together a set of writings by social and political thinkers at work in millennial Britain. Contributors discuss a central theme whi...
Previously published as a special issue of the Critical Review of Social and Political Philosophy, this volume throws light on the place of friendship in politics by connecting theoretical questions to empirical answers.
Today, friendship and politics are most commonly viewed as distinct and mutually opposed concerns. Politics tends to be seen as general and impersonal, to do with power and hierarchy. Friendship, by contrast, is conceived as particular and intimate, relating to equality and fraternity.
Ancient Greek and Roman thought tended to bring the two...
Previously published as a special issue of the Critical Review of Social and Political Philosophy, this volume throws light on the place o...
