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Product Identifiers

PublisherCambridge University Press

ISBN-101108437559

ISBN-139781108437554

eBay Product ID (ePID)26038750608

Product Key Features

Number of Pages380 Pages

Publication NameIntroduction to Political Philosophy

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2019

SubjectPolitical

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

AuthorColin Bird

Subject AreaPhilosophy

SeriesCambridge Introductions to Philosophy Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight24.1 Oz

Item Length9.7 in

Item Width6.9 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2018-048988

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingAn

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal320.01

Table Of ContentIntroduction; 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.

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisNow 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, non-technical 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., Introduces readers to central concepts and debates in political philosophy using real-life examples. Clearly written, thematically structured, and containing several new chapters, this fully updated second edition explores topics including economic inequality, justice, immigration, climate change, freedom, democracy and racial oppression.

LC Classification NumberJA71.B528 2019