Public Philosophy: Essays on Morality in Politics (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback)

Encountering China: Michael Sandel and Chinese Philosophy (Sandel Michael J.)(Pevná vazba)

In the West, Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel is a thinker of unusual prominence. In China, he's a phenomenon, greeted by vast crowds. China Daily reports that he has acquired a popularity 'usually reserved for Hollywood movie stars.' China Newsweek declared him the 'most influential foreign

A Global Political Morality: Human Rights, Democracy, and Constitutionalism (Perry Michael J.)(Paperback)

In A Global Political Morality, Michael J. Perry addresses several related questions in human rights theory, political theory and constitutional theory. He begins by explaining what the term 'human right' means and then elaborates and defends the morality of human rights, which is the first truly

Liberalism and Its Critics (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback)

A classic collection of writings on political philosophy from leading thinkers of the late 20th century Much contemporary political philosophy has been a debate between utilitarianism on the one hand and Kantian, or rights-based ethics on the other. However, in recent decades liberalism has faced a

Rationalism in Politics and Other Essays (Oakeshott Michael)(Paperback)

Rationalism in Politics established the late Michael Oakeshott as the leading conservative political theorist in modern Britain. This expanded collection of essays astutely points out the limits of 'reason' in rationalist politics and criticizes ideological schemes to reform society according to

Critical Interventions in Caribbean Politics and Theory (Meeks Brian)(Paperback)

These essays by Brian Meeks, a noted public intellectual in the Caribbean, reflect on Caribbean politics, particularly radical politics and ideologies in the postcolonial era. But his essays also explain the peculiarities of the contemporary neo-liberal period while searching for pathways beyond

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

Morality by Design (Rowland Wade)(Paperback)

The eleven short, linked essays in Morality by Design represent a culmination of two decades of research and writing on the topic of moral realism. Wade Rowland first introduces readers to the basic ideas of leading moral thinkers from Plato to Leibniz to Putnam, and then explores the subject

On Law, Morality, and Politics (Aquinas Thomas)(Paperback / softback)

Health Policy, Power and Politics: Sociological Insights (Calnan Michael)(Paperback)

In the context of substantial changes in health service policy and public health policy in England over the last two decades, Health Policy, Power and Politics fills an important gap by providing an up-to-date and accessible account of recent trends in health policies and a sociological analysis of

What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback)

A renowned political philosopher rethinks the role that markets and money should play in our society Should we pay children to read books or to get good grades? Should we put a price on human life to decide how much pollution to allow? Is it ethical to pay people to test risky new drugs or to

The Promise of Politics (Arendt Hannah)(Paperback)

In The Promise of Politics, Hannah Arendt examines the conflict between philosophy and politics. In particular, she shows how the tradition of Western political thought, which extends from Plato and Aristotle to its culmination in Marx, failed to account for human action. The concluding section of

Dump Philosophy: A Phenomenology of Devastation (Marder Michael)(Paperback)

Ranging across philosophy, theology, ecology, psychology, and art, in Dump Philosophy Michael Marder argues that the earth, along with everything that lives and thinks on it, is at an advanced stage of being converted into a dump for industrial output and its by-products feeding consumerism and its

Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory (Frye Marilyn)(Paperback)

Politics of Reality includes essays that examine sexism, the exploitation of women, the gay rights movement and other topics from a feminist perspective. 'This is radical feminist theory at its best: clear, careful and critical.'--SIGNS 'For anyone first coming to feminism, these essays serve as a

Leisure, Sport and Tourism, Politics, Policy and Planning (Veal Anthony J.)(Paperback)

A comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to public policy making and planning in the leisure, sport, and tourism sectors, this book provides an introduction to the subject for undergraduate and postgraduate students. It examines the theoretical issues underpinning public sector policy making

Tyranie zásluh - Michael J. Sandel - e-kniha

eBook: Toto jsou pro demokracii nebezpečné časy. Celá desetiletí se propast mezi vítězi a poraženými ve společnosti prohlubovala, ovlivňovala politiku a vzdalovala nás od sebe. K překonání zloby a nevraživosti vůči politickým a kulturním elitám bude zapotřebí, aby

Toilet: Public Restrooms and the Politics of Sharing (Molotch Harvey)(Paperback)

View 'Public Restrooms' A Photo Gallery in The Atlantic Monthly.So much happens in the public toilet that we never talk about. Finding the right door, waiting in line, and using the facilities are often undertaken with trepidation. Don't touch anything. Try not to smell. Avoid eye contact. And for

Dungeons & Dragons Philosophy (Robichaud Christopher)(Paperback)

Do demons and devils have free will? Does justice exist in Menzoberranzan? What's the morality involved with player characters casting necromancy and summoning spells? Dungeons & Dragons and Philosophy probes the rich terrain of philosophically compelling concepts and ideas that underlie Dungeons &

Artmaking in the Age of Global Capitalism: Visual Practices, Philosophy, Politics (Bryant Jan)(Paperback)

Public Opinion (Glynn Carroll J.)(Paperback)

'Public Opinion' is a comprehensive and multidisciplinary examination of public opinion in the United States. Drawing on scholarship in political science, psychology, sociology, and communications, the authors explore the nature of political and social attitudes in the United States and how these

Justice - What's the Right Thing to Do? (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback / softback)

Is it always wrong to lie? Should there be limits to personal freedom? Can killing sometimes be justified? Is the free market fair? What is the right thing to do? This title invites readers of all ages and political persuasions on a journey of moral reflection, and shows how reasoned debate can

Judges, politics and the Irish Constitution (Cahillane Laura)(Paperback)

A collection of essays on politics and judicial power in Ireland, featuring contributions from scholars, judges and legal

Liberalism and the Limits of Justice (Sandel Michael J.)(Paperback)

A liberal society seeks not to impose a single way of life, but to leave its citizens as free as possible to choose their own values and ends. It therefore must govern by principles of justice that do not presuppose any particular vision of the good life. But can any such principles be found? And

The Flowers of Evil (Baudelaire Charles)(Paperback)

Judicially condemned in 1857 as offensive to public morality, The Flowers of Evil is now regarded as the most influential volume of poetry published in the nineteenth century. Torn between intense sensuality and profound spiritual yearning, racked by debt and disease, Baudelaire transformed his own

Stephen King and American Politics (Blouin Michael J.)(Paperback)

Stephen King and American Politics examines the complicated political character of King's fiction. From the 1960s to Donald Trump, these works force us question how America got into its current political crisis - and where it might go from