An Introduction To Social And Political Philosophy

Author : Richard Schmitt
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-16
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780742565265

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An Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy by Richard Schmitt Pdf

Social and political philosophy, unlike other fields and disciplines, involves conflict, disagreement, deliberation, and action. This text takes a new approach and understands philosophy not so much as a story of great thinkers or as a collection of philosophical positions but as a series of debates and disagreements in which students must participate. Adopting what may be called an 'active learning' method, Richard Schmitt, who has long taught social and political philosophy in the Ivy Leagues as well at state colleges, presents a range of problems and debates which engage the core question of freedom. Too often, students are bewildered, and then bored, by highly abstract philosophical questions because they are unable to connect those abstract issues to their own life experiences. This text immediately connects issues and experiences, and provides integrated, on-going questions to spark dialogue, whether in class settings or in the reader's own mind, and to help students form strong arguments with good reasons for their positions. In the course of examining different current controversies, the book develops theories of democracy, equality, the state, property, autonomy, and the role of morality in politics, all of which are standard for courses in social and political philosophy.

Author : John Christman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134602384

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Social and Political Philosophy by John Christman Pdf

This accessible and user-friendly text will prove invaluable to any student coming to social and political philosophy for the first time. It provides a broad survey of fundamental social and political questions in modern society, as well as clear, accessible discussions of the philosophical issues central to political thought. Topics covered include: the foundations of political authority, the nature and grounds of economic justice, the limits of tolerance, considerations of community, race, gender, and culture in questions of justice, and radical critiques of current political theories.

Author : Associate Professor of Political Science Monique Deveaux,Monique Deveaux,Omid A. Payrow Shabani
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 533 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-17
Category : Political science
ISBN : 0195431316

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Introduction to Social and Political Philososphy by Associate Professor of Political Science Monique Deveaux,Monique Deveaux,Omid A. Payrow Shabani Pdf

Combining readings with Canadian case-law, this collection introduces students to the principles of social and political thought and their relevance to contemporary Canadian society, particularly in governmental and legal institutions. A unique volume, this text balances philosophical thought and practical application for an accessible and engaging introduction to social and political philosophy.

Author : James P. Sterba
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781134602452

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Social and Political Philosophy by James P. Sterba Pdf

Social and Political Philosophy introduces some of the most important topics in contemporary political philosophy and questions whether these can be accommodated within the framework of liberal theory. It consists of specially written essays by prominent figures in social and political philosophy. Each essay carefully considers both the theoretical and practical problems of a major topic. Traditional perspectives are balanced with new challenges. Topics include: * Moral Methodology * Libertarianism * Socialism * Lesbian and Gay Perspectives * Feminism * Racial and Multicultural Perspectives * Rationality * Welfare Liberalism * Environmentalism * Virtue Ethics and Community * Just War Theory and Pacifism * Civil Disobedience.

Author : Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0847687805

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The Individual and the Political Order by Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon Pdf

Written in an accessible yet sophisticated style, The Individual and the Political Order, Third Edition is a text appropriate for students at all levels. This thoroughly revised edition challenges its readers to critically respond to a sustained defense of liberalism. Additions include examinations of communitarian and feminist critiques of liberalism, discussions of hate speech regulations, responses to the most recent work of Rawls, and a study of humanitarian intervention efforts in other countries. An expanded and updated bibliography as well as new study questions for each chapter make this an extremely useful text.

Author : David Miller
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2003-06-26
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780191577864

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Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction by David Miller Pdf

This book introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy. It starts by explaining why the subject is important and how it tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' It looks at political authority, the reasons why we need politics at all, the limitations of politics, and whether there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. It explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy. David Miller discusses why nations are the natural units of government and whether the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change this: will we ever see the formation of a world government? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Author : Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Equality
ISBN : LCCN:75022743

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The Individual and the Political Order by Norman E. Bowie,Robert L. Simon Pdf

Author : John Somerville,Ronald Santoni
Publisher : Anchor
Page : 561 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-12
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780307826350

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Social and Political Philosophy by John Somerville,Ronald Santoni Pdf

An anthology of basic statements by the most influential social and political philosophers of Western civilization. Includes Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Jefferson, Thoreau, Mill, Marx and Engels, Lenin, Mussolini, Hitler, Dewey, and Gandhi.

Author : John Christman
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2017-10-02
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317435990

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Social and Political Philosophy by John Christman Pdf

This accessible book is invaluable to anyone coming to social and political philosophy for the first time. It provides a broad survey of key social and political questions in modern society, as well as clear discussions of the philosophical issues central to those questions and to political thought more generally. Unique among books of this kind is a sustained treatment of specifically social philosophy, including topics such as epistemic injustice, pornography, marriage, sexuality, and the family. The relation between such social questions and specifically political topics is discussed. These topics include: political authority, economic justice, the limits of tolerance, considerations of community, race, gender, and culture in questions of justice, and radical critiques of current political theories. Updates to the Second Edition emphasize the non-statist areas of the subject and include two brand new chapters on social philosophy and transnational justice. This Second Edition also includes revisions throughout and coverage of recent theoretical discussions and world events.

Author : John Philip Christman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 9780415217989

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Social and Political Philosophy by John Philip Christman Pdf

This accessible and user-friendly text offers a broad survey of some of the fundamental philosophical questions concerning social and political relations in modern society.

Author : Justin Khoo,Rachel Katharine Sterken
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-21
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000375497

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The Routledge Handbook of Social and Political Philosophy of Language by Justin Khoo,Rachel Katharine Sterken Pdf

This Handbook brings together philosophical work on how language shapes, and is shaped by, social and political factors. Its 24 chapters were written exclusively for this volume by an international team of leading researchers, and together they provide a broad expert introduction to the major issues currently under discussion in this area. The volume is divided into four parts: Part I: Methodological and Foundational Issues Part II: Non-ideal Semantics and Pragmatics Part III: Linguistic Harms Part IV: Applications The parts, and chapters in each part, are introduced in the volume’s General Introduction. A list of Works Cited concludes each chapter, pointing readers to further areas of study. The Handbook is the first major, multi-authored reference work in this growing area and essential reading for anyone interested in the nature of language and its relationship to social and political reality.

Author : Elizabeth H. Smith
Publisher : Pearson
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Education
ISBN : IND:30000045717976

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Applied Social and Political Philosophy by Elizabeth H. Smith Pdf

This book surveys the main theories of applied social and political philosophy and those theories to contemporary social/political issues of race, gender, war, peace, and ethnicity.

Author : John Stuart Mackenzie
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Sociology
ISBN : UCAL:$B20995

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An Introduction to Social Philosophy by John Stuart Mackenzie Pdf

Author : Andrea Veltman
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Law
ISBN : UOM:39015078790766

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Social and Political Philosophy by Andrea Veltman Pdf

Social and Political Philosophy: Classic and Contemporary Readings is a comprehensive primary-source anthology of readings on social and political thought. Ranging from ancient classics to contemporary works, this unique text combines the essential classics in the field with a significant amount of contemporary work on issues pertaining to poverty, drug legalization, multiculturalism, race, gender, and class. It also integrates contemporary feminist perspectives.

Author : Anthony Squiers
Publisher : Rodopi
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04-26
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9789401211819

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An Introduction to the Social and Political Philosophy of Bertolt Brecht by Anthony Squiers Pdf

This book presents Brecht’s thought in the context of a revolutionary Marxist aesthetic and explores his vision of consciousness as it relates to historical materialism, the dialectic of enlightenment, social ontology, epistemology and ethics.