Problems of Political PhilosophyThis book introduces the student to active philosophical thinking about political ideas, offering a more stimulating approach to the subject than traditional chronological surveys. The first edition was hailed by The Times Literary Supplement as 'the best introduction to political philosophy for a long time'. This thoroughly revised second edition brings its coverage up-to-date for the 1990s, with material reorganised to be fully accessible for the beginner. |
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Politics and the State | 30 |
Liberty and Authority | 56 |
Democracy | 83 |
Copyright | |
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