Modern political thought
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Modern political thought
Blackwell, 1991
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- : pbk
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 380-387) and index
Description and Table of Contents
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: hard ISBN 9780631142232
Description
This book provides a review and analysis of the major developments that have taken place in political thought over the last 15 years - a period of political crisis and uncertainty. Contending that political theory is at its most vital and interesting in such periods of crisis, Raymond Plant considers the literature that the last 15 years has produced. The book takes as its unifying theme the question of the legitimacy of the state and seeks to interpret work on rights, justice, interests, power, welfare, and equality in the light of this theme. This book is suitable for students of politics, political science and history.
Table of Contents
- Shaking the foundations of political theory
- human nature and political theory
- liberalism, rights and justice
- utilitarianism
- the claims of need and politics
- liberty, interestsw and morality
- rights and the state
- justice, punishment and the state
- political philosophy on "Dover Beach" - reasoning, context and community.
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: pbk ISBN 9780631142249
Description
A stimulating introduction to central issues of political theory, including liberty, rights and the state, and the claims of need and politics.
Table of Contents
Preface. 1. Shaking the Foundations of Political Theory.
2. Human Nature and Political Theory.
3. Liberalism, Rights and Justice.
4. Utilitarianism.
5. The Claims of Need and Politics.
6. Liberty, Interests and Morality.
7. Rights and the State.
8. Justice, Punishment and the State.
9. Political Philosophy on Dover Beach: Reasoning, Context and Community.
Bibliography.
Index.
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