Political Philosophy (inbunden)
Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
288
Utgivningsdatum
2019-02-22
Upplaga
4 ed
Förlag
Polity Press
Dimensioner
229 x 152 x 20 mm
Vikt
386 g
Antal komponenter
1
ISBN
9781509533350

Political Philosophy

A Beginners' Guide for Students and Politicians

Häftad,  Engelska, 2019-02-22
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Politicians invoke grand ideas: social justice, democracy, community, liberty, equality. But what do these ideas really mean? How can politicians across the political spectrum appeal to the same values? This fourth edition of Adam Swift's highly readable introduction to political philosophy answers these important questions, and includes new material on issues such as nationalism, immigration and multiculturalism, as well as updated guides to further reading. This lively and accessible book is ideal for students, but it also brings the insights of the world's leading political philosophers to a wide general audience. Using plenty of examples, it equips readers to think for themselves about the ideas that shape political life. Democracy works best when both politicians and voters move beyond rhetoric to think clearly and carefully about the values and principles that should govern their society. But clear thinking is difficult in an age when established orthodoxies have fallen by the wayside and political debate is becoming increasingly tribal and raucous. Bringing political philosophy out of the ivory tower and within the reach of all, this book provides us with tools to cut through the complexities and penetrate the smokescreens of modern politics. In so doing, it makes a valuable contribution to the democratic process and this new edition will continue to be essential reading for students of political philosophy and theory.
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As a teacher and a writer, Adam Swifts career has been about connecting the high ideals of political theory with the vital fabric of everyday life. His book is a welcoming invitation into the world of political philosophy and urgent injunction to think more deeply and read more widely. This highly readable and relevant introduction to political thought is important reading for politicians and students alike. Ed Milliband

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Adam Swift is Professor of Political Theory at University College London.

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Preface Preface to Fourth Edition Introduction Part 1: Social Justice Part 2: Democracy Part 3: Liberalism and Community Part 4: Liberty Part 5: Equality Conclusion Index