Debt and Guilt: A Political Philosophy (Stimilli Elettra)(Paperback)

Debt and Guilt: A Political Philosophy (Stimilli Elettra)(Paperback)

The issue of debt and how it affects our lives is becoming more and more urgent. The 'Austerity' model has been the prevalent European economic policies of recent years led by the 'German model'. Elettra Stimilli draws upon contemporary philosophy, psychology and theology to argue that austerity is

An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Bird Colin)(Paperback)

Introduces readers to central concepts and debates in political philosophy using real-life examples. Clearly written, thematically structured, and containing several new chapters, this fully updated second edition explores topics including economic inequality, justice, immigration, climate change,

Introducing Political Philosophy: A Graphic Guide (Robinson Dave)(Paperback)

Introducing Political Philosophy explains the subject s central concepts and presents the major political theorists from Plato to Michel Foucault. How did governments get started? Why should they be obeyed? Could we live without them? How much power should they have? Is freedom a right? Which is

Using Political Ideas (Goodwin Barbara)(Paperback)

Using Political Ideas is a unique blend of political philosophy, political theory and history of political thought. It combines a critique of the major ideologies of recent and contemporary society with an analysis of the ideas that form the very stuff of political debate. By exposing the interplay

This Is Political Philosophy: An Introduction (Tuckness Alex)(Paperback)

This is Political Philosophy is an accessible and well-balanced introduction to the main issues in political philosophy written by an author team from the fields of both philosophy and politics. This text connects issues at the core of political philosophy with current, live debates in policy,

Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Anthology (Goodin Robert E.)(Paperback)

The revised and updated edition of Goodin and Pettit's highly-acclaimed contemporary political philosophy anthology, bringing together the field's most important readings in a single volume Unparalleled in the breadth and scope of its coverage, this newly-revised third edition traces the evolution

Another Philosophy of History and Selected Political Writings (Herder Johann Gottfried)(Paperback / softback)

Sour Grapes (Elster Jon)(Paperback)

Drawing on philosophy, political and social theory, decision-theory, economics, psychology, history and literature, Jon Elster's classic book Sour Grapes continues and complements the arguments of his acclaimed earlier book, Ulysses and the Sirens. Elster begins with an analysis of the notation of

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Miller David)(Paperback)

This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think

Political Philosophy in a Pandemic: Routes to a More Just Future (Niker Fay)(Paperback)

Government lockdowns, school closures, mass unemployment, health and wealth inequality.Political Philosophy in a Pandemic asks us, where do we go from here? What are the ethics of our response to a radically changed, even more unequal society, and how do we seize the moment for enduring change?

Disagreement: Politics and Philosophy (Ranciere Jacques)(Paperback)

'Is there any such thing as political philosophy?' So begins this provocative book by one of the foremost figures in Continental thought. Here, Jacques Ranci re brings a new and highly useful set of terms to the vexed debate about political effectiveness and 'the end of politics.' What precisely is

Process Philosophy and Political Liberalism: Rawls, Whitehead, Hartshorne (Dombrowski Daniel a.)(Paperback)

Daniel A. Dombrowski brings together the thought of the 20th-century philosophy's greatest political liberal, John Rawls, with the thought of the great process philosophers, Alfred North Whitehead and Charles Hartshorne. He shows that political liberalism is intimately linked with process

Leviathan (Hobbes Thomas)(Paperback)

Leviathan is both a magnificent literary achievement and the greatest work of political philosophy in the English language. Permanently challenging, it has found new applications and new refutations in every generation. This new edition reproduces the first printed text, retaining the original

The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained (DK)(Paperback)

Discover how our big social, political and ethical ideas are formed with The Philosophy Book. Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Philosophy in this overview guide to the subject, great for beginners

Interpreting Modern Political Philosophy: From Machiavelli to Marx (Edwards Alistair)(Paperback)

The interpretive literature in the history of political thought is now vast, complex and esoteric, posing as much a barrier to the understanding of the undergraduate student as it offers assistance. This unique and innovative text provides the student with a guide through this maze of argument

On Ideology (Althusser Louis)(Paperback)

This major voice in French philosophy presents a classic study of how particular political and cultural ideas come to dominate society. Spanning the years 1964 to 1973, On Ideology contains the seminal text, 'Ideology and Ideological State Apparatus' (1970), which revolutionized the concept of

Black Book - True Political Philosophy of Malcolm X(Paperback / softback)

Salazar and His Work: Essays on Political Philosophy (Welter Brian)(Paperback)

Three attributes should be essential to anyone in public office: intelligence, integrity and dedication. If it is not an easy task to identify one of these qualities in a politician, much more difficult it would be to find two, and highly improbable to have all three simultaneously. For the good

The Public and Its Problems: An Essay in Political Inquiry (Dewey John)(Paperback)

More than six decades after John Dewey's death, his political philosophy is undergoing a revival. With renewed interest in pragmatism and its implications for democracy in an age of mass communication, bureaucracy, and ever-increasing social complexities, Dewey's The Public and Its Problems, first

Marx: Later Political Writings (Marx Karl)(Paperback)

Marx: Later Political Writings brings together the most important texts in political philosophy written by Marx after 1848. All are in new translations, and the collection is introduced by the leading Marx scholar Terrell Carver. Unlike other collections, the works are presented complete, according

Philosophy and Real Politics (Geuss Raymond)(Pevná vazba)

A trenchant critique of established ideas in political philosophy and a provocative call for change Many contemporary political thinkers are gripped by the belief that their task is to develop an ideal theory of rights or justice for guiding and judging political actions. But in Philosophy and Real

Reflections on the Revolution in France (Burke Edmund)(Paperback)

This new and up-to-date edition of a book that has been central to political philosophy, history, and revolutionary thought for two hundred years offers readers a dire warning of the consequences that follow the mismanagement of change. Written for a generation presented with challenges of terrible

Portraits of Integrity: 26 Case Studies from History, Literature and Philosophy (Alston Charlotte)(Paperback)

From philosophers, novelists and fictional characters to political activists, politicians, religious figures and ordinary people working in institutions, Portraits of Integrity depicts more than 20 historical, fictional and contemporary figures whose character or life raises questions about what

Hobbes's Kingdom of Light: A Study of the Foundations of Modern Political Philosophy (Stauffer Devin)(Paperback)

Was Hobbes the first great architect of modern political philosophy? Highly critical of the classical tradition in philosophy, particularly Aristotle, Hobbes thought that he had established a new science of morality and politics. Devin Stauffer here delves into Hobbes's critique of the classical