Colin Bird

Introduction to Political Philosophy (eBook, PDF)

• Format: PDF

Produktbeschreibung

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, 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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. April 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781108534567
• Artikelnr.: 56547148

Autorenporträt

Colin Bird is Associate Professor of Politics at the University of Virginia. He is the author of The Myth of Liberal Individualism (Cambridge, 1999), and his work has also appeared in numerous major academic journals including Ethics, Philosophy and Public Affairs, The American Political Science Review, Political Theory, Polity, and The European Journal of Philosophy.

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction
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.