Social and Political Philosophy
Contemporary Perspectives
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:18th Jan '01
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This collection explores key contemporary political philosophy topics, examining their compatibility with liberal theory through essays by leading thinkers. Issues discussed include feminism, libertarianism, environmentalism, and civil disobedience.
Social and Political Philosophy explores key themes in contemporary political thought, examining whether these themes can be integrated into the liberal framework. The book features a collection of original essays authored by leading scholars in the field of social and political philosophy. Each essay delves into significant theoretical and practical challenges associated with various pressing topics.
The essays cover a wide range of issues, including moral methodology, libertarianism, socialism, and perspectives on gender and sexuality, such as lesbian and gay viewpoints and feminism. Additionally, the book addresses racial and multicultural perspectives, rationality, welfare liberalism, and environmentalism. By presenting these diverse topics, the authors aim to highlight both traditional viewpoints and emerging challenges that confront contemporary political discourse.
Through careful analysis, Social and Political Philosophy encourages readers to engage with complex questions about justice, ethics, and community. The inclusion of topics like just war theory, pacifism, and civil disobedience further enriches the discussion, prompting reflection on the moral implications of political actions. This collection serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the dynamic interplay between social issues and political theory in today's world.
'John Christman has a wonderful grasp of the large layout of the field and of the detailed positions within it. He writes with tremendous clarity. It was a joy to read. I can't recommend the book more highly.' - Michael Morgan, Indiana University, USA
'Reading John Christman's Social and Political Philosophy, I marvel at how well he has been able to capture particularly the internal critique among liberals concerning the substance of their view. Christman is also an important contributor to this discussion himself and, therefore, he writes not only as someone who simply observes this discussion from afar. This is a clear advantage to the work... I would like to use it in one of my Social and Political Philosophy courses.' - James Sterba, Notre Dame University, USA
ISBN: 9780415217965
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 684g
496 pages