Politics : key concepts in philosophy / Iain MacKenzie.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mackenzie, Iain, 1969-

Series:

Key concepts in philosophy

Continuum key concepts in philosophy

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Political science--Philosophy.

Political science.

Physical Description:

vii, 174 pages ; 23 cm.

Place of Publication:

London ; New York : Continuum, [2009]

Summary:

Key Concepts In Philosophy Is A Series Of Concise, Accessible And Engaging Introductions To The Core Ideas And Subjects Encountered In The Study Of Philosophy. Specially Written To Meet The Needs Of Students And Those With An Interest In, But Little Prior Knowledge Of, Philosophy, The Books Open Up Fascinating, Yet Sometimes Difficult Ideas. The Series Builds To Give A Solid Grounding In Philosophy And Each Book Is Also Ideal As A Companion To Further Study.

Politics: Key Concepts in Philosophy offers a thorough and stimulating account of political philosophy. The text is structured thematically in order to convey the vibrancy of debates within the discipline. Through these debates the text addresses the ideas of major thinkers - including Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Marx, Foucault, Rawls, Kymlicka, Okin and Butler - and, valuably, it begins and ends with discussions about the nature of political philosophy itself. Philosophy undergraduates will find this an invaluable aid to study, one that goes beyond simple definitions and summaries; readers new to this discipline will encounter a lively text full of clear signposts for the journey into political philosophy.

Contents:

Introduction : what is politics?

Authority and liberty

The state and power

Social justice and equality

Democracy and political order

Culture and critique

Conclusion : identity, difference and political philosophy.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-169) and index.

ISBN:

9780826487940

0826487947

9780826487957

0826487955

OCLC:

150367900