An Introduction to Political Philosophy
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An Introduction to Political Philosophy by Jonathan Wolff
Who should hold political power? Are there any justified limits to people's liberty? What is democracy? Is it really that attractive? An Introduction to Political Philosophy is the beginner's ideal introduction to the field, combining clarity and a conversational style with a thought-provoking account of the central questions in political philosophy. Wolff explores a series of enduring and timeless questions, spanning centuries and millennia to consider a diverse range of thinkers and their responses to those questions, and to demonstrate how political philosophy helps us understand contemporary issues. Digital formats and resources An Introduction to Political Philosophy is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with tutorial style videos by the renowned political philosopher, Jo Wolff, to help you get to grips with the central questions in political philosophy, and learn at your own pace: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks
This is a staple text on any political philosophy reading listI always recommend it to my students. * Dr Sarah Fine, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cambridge *
Jonathan Wolff's An Introduction to Political Philosophy is still the best introduction to the subject that I know. It guides the reader through deep questions in a way that is clear, approachable and thought-provoking. * Professor Michael Rosen, Department of Government, Harvard University, USA *
The best introductory text about political philosophy currently available. The contents are easy for the newcomer to the subject of political philosophy to assimilate. The narrative is clear and thought provoking. * Professor Ian Godfrey Finlayson, European School of Economics, UK *
The go-to teaching guide for the key themes in political philosophy. * Dr Pete Woodcock, University of Huddersfield, UK *
An elegantly written introduction, structured by a topical approach to the field. While introducing canonical authors, the focus is on contemporary problems of political philosophy. * Dr Egbert Klautke, University College London, UK *
A useful and accessible tool to get students thinking clearly about the political and philosophical thought that conditions their understanding of the world. * Dr Michael Kyriacou, The University of East Anglia, UK *
Jonathan Wolff's An Introduction to Political Philosophy is still the best introduction to the subject that I know. It guides the reader through deep questions in a way that is clear, approachable and thought-provoking. * Professor Michael Rosen, Department of Government, Harvard University, USA *
The best introductory text about political philosophy currently available. The contents are easy for the newcomer to the subject of political philosophy to assimilate. The narrative is clear and thought provoking. * Professor Ian Godfrey Finlayson, European School of Economics, UK *
The go-to teaching guide for the key themes in political philosophy. * Dr Pete Woodcock, University of Huddersfield, UK *
An elegantly written introduction, structured by a topical approach to the field. While introducing canonical authors, the focus is on contemporary problems of political philosophy. * Dr Egbert Klautke, University College London, UK *
A useful and accessible tool to get students thinking clearly about the political and philosophical thought that conditions their understanding of the world. * Dr Michael Kyriacou, The University of East Anglia, UK *
Jonathan Wolff is the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, and Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Professor Wolff has a long-standing interest in equality, disadvantage, social justice, and poverty.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780192847904 |
| ISBN 10 | 0192847902 |
| Titel | An Introduction to Political Philosophy |
| Autor | Jonathan Wolff |
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| Bindungsart | Paperback |
| Verlag | Oxford University Press |
| Erscheinungsjahr | 2022-12-22 |
| Seitenanzahl | 272 |
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