Political Philosophy: The Basics
eBook - ePub

Political Philosophy: The Basics

  1. 126 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Political Philosophy: The Basics

About this book

This book offers an introduction to political philosophy, the study of the role of government in our lives. It discusses what political philosophy is about, its most important and enduring questions, and how to do political philosophy well. Throughout, the book discusses issues such as:

• Do we have a moral obligation to obey the law?

• What's the value of equality?

• What's the nature of justice?

• How can we answer philosophical questions about politics?

• Is political philosophy a form of activism? Or is it more like a science?

Written in an inviting and accessible style, Political Philosophy: The Basics offers an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about the philosophical study of politics.

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Yes, you can access Political Philosophy: The Basics by Bas van der Vossen in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Philosophy & Philosophy History & Theory. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Information

Publisher
Routledge
Year
2024
eBook ISBN
9781040127315

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series Page
  4. Title Page
  5. Copyright Page
  6. Table of Contents
  7. Introduction
  8. 1 Starting Political Philosophy
  9. 2 Political Obligation
  10. 3 Freedom and Equality
  11. 4 The Social Contract
  12. 5 Justice
  13. 6 Activism and Philosophy
  14. Glossary
  15. Bibliography
  16. Index