Current Controversies in Political Philosophy

Thom Brooks editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd

Published:16th Jul '15

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Current Controversies in Political Philosophy brings together an international team of leading philosophers to explore and debate four key and dynamic issues in the field in an accessible way.

Should we all be cosmopolitans? – Gillian Brock and Cara Nine

Are rights important? – Rowan Cruft and Sonu Bedi

Is sexual objectification wrong and, if so, why? – Lina Papadaki and Scott Anderson

What to do about climate change? – Alexa Zellentin and Thom Brooks

These questions are the focus of intense debate. Preliminary chapter descriptions, bibliographies following each chapter, and annotated guides to supplemental readings help provide clearer and richer snapshots of active controversy for all readers.

"A welcome, well-executed and irresistible invitation to students and teachers both to engage critically and to advance in creative ways recent work in political philosophy on central topics of universal interest."

David A. Reidy, University of Tennessee, USA

"This volume provides an accessible and very engaging introduction to some of the most important debates in political theory by some of the finest young scholars working in the field. A valuable resource for undergraduate teaching and advanced researchers alike."

Christian Barry, Australian National University, Australia

ISBN: 9780415517539

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 249g

156 pages