Fourth Edition
Jonathan Wolff
簡介
Who should hold political power?
Are there any justified limits to people's liberty?
What is democracy? Is it really that attractive?
An Introduction to Political Philosophy is the beginner's ideal introduction to the field, combining clarity and a conversational style with a thought-provoking account of the central questions in political philosophy.
Wolff explores a series of enduring and timeless questions, spanning centuries and millennia to consider a diverse range of thinkers and their responses to those questions, and to demonstrate how political philosophy helps us understand contemporary issues.
Digital formats and resources
An Introduction to Political Philosophy is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.
The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with tutorial style videos by the renowned political philosopher, Jo Wolff, to help you get to grips with the central questions in political philosophy, and learn at your own pace.
contents
Introduction
1: The State of Nature
2: Justifying the State
3: Who Should Rule?
4: The Place of Liberty?
5: The Distribution of Property?
6: Justice for Everyone, Everywhere?
Guide to Further Reading
