An introduction to political philosophy /
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| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press,
2019
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| Edition: | Second edition. |
| Series: | Cambridge introductions to philosophy. |
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| author | Bird, Colin |
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| contents | Forms of political criticism -- The common good -- Classical utilitarianism -- Utilitarian critical morality: implications and problems -- The social contract -- Contractualism 2.0 -- Property and wealth -- Economic justice -- The significance of borders -- Responsibility for the environment -- War -- Liberty -- Democratic rule -- Critical enlightenment, ideology, and materialism -- Ideal theory, race and reparation. |
| edition | Second edition. |
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| spelling | Bird, Colin, author. 8064 An introduction to political philosophy / Colin Bird. Second edition. Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2019. xiii, 368 pages ; 25 cm. Cambridge introductions to philosophy. 8065 Includes bibliographical references and index. Forms of political criticism -- The common good -- Classical utilitarianism -- Utilitarian critical morality: implications and problems -- The social contract -- Contractualism 2.0 -- Property and wealth -- Economic justice -- The significance of borders -- Responsibility for the environment -- War -- Liberty -- Democratic rule -- Critical enlightenment, ideology, and materialism -- Ideal theory, race and reparation. "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, nontechnical 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"-- Provided by publisher. Political science Philosophy. 336 |
| spellingShingle | Bird, Colin An introduction to political philosophy / Cambridge introductions to philosophy. Forms of political criticism -- The common good -- Classical utilitarianism -- Utilitarian critical morality: implications and problems -- The social contract -- Contractualism 2.0 -- Property and wealth -- Economic justice -- The significance of borders -- Responsibility for the environment -- War -- Liberty -- Democratic rule -- Critical enlightenment, ideology, and materialism -- Ideal theory, race and reparation. Political science Philosophy. 336 |
| title | An introduction to political philosophy / |
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