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An Introduction to Political Philosophy

by Alexander Moseley
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An Introduction to Political Philosophy
An Introduction to Political Philosophy

Navigating political philosophy's foundational principles.

Delving into political philosophy might seem daunting, but this book breaks it down for newcomers. It's your starting line for understanding the complex theories that shape our governance and societal structures. If you're a student or a curious mind looking to grasp political thought, Moseley's guide can be your compass in exploring these critical ideas for the first time.

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An Introduction to Political Philosophy

by Alexander Moseley
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ISBN: 9780826483065
Authors: Alexander Moseley
Publisher: Continuum
Date of Publication: 2007-03-23
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Politics, Philosophy
Related Topics: Theory, Political Science, History
Goodreads rating: 3.33
(rated by 6 readers)

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Philosophy underpins political concepts, ideals and debates. The extent and nature of our rights, liberties and responsibilities, the role of the state and the best means of its governance are all questions to have been addressed by great philosophers throughout history - and questions students of political philosophy must engage with. An Introduction to Political Philosophy offers a thorough, lucid and stimulating account of the central theories and ideas encountered in political philosophy. The text is thematically structured, covering the discipline's principal Statism; Realism; Liberalism; Conservatism; Socialism; Anarchism; and Environmentalism. It also offers a brief history of political philosophy and the major political philosophers, including Plato, Aristotle, Locke, Rousseau, Hobbes, Marx and Rawls, and, valuably, concludes with a look at 'applied' political philosophy, relating the discipline to contemporary political situations and questions. This fascinating book offers a critical overview of one of the central concepts in philosophy, encountered by virtually every student of the subject.
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Navigating political philosophy's foundational principles.

Delving into political philosophy might seem daunting, but this book breaks it down for newcomers. It's your starting line for understanding the complex theories that shape our governance and societal structures. If you're a student or a curious mind looking to grasp political thought, Moseley's guide can be your compass in exploring these critical ideas for the first time.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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