Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | David Miller |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2003-06-26 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0191577863 |
This book introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy. It starts by explaining why the subject is important and how it tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' It looks at political authority, the reasons why we need politics at all, the limitations of politics, and whether there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. It explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy. David Miller discusses why nations are the natural units of government and whether the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change this: will we ever see the formation of a world government? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | David Miller |
Publisher | Oxford University Press, USA |
Pages | 160 |
Release | 2003-06-26 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0192803956 |
Accessibly written, this short introduction encourages readers to think clearly and critically about key political concepts such as authority, democracy, justice, and nationality, among others. Miller looks at political authority, discusses the reasons society needs politics in the first place, explores the limitations of politics, and asks if there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. Moreover, he explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and he outlines the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy.
Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Continental Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | Simon Critchley |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 168 |
Release | 2001-02-22 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0191578320 |
Simon Critchley's Very Short Introduction shows that Continental philosophy encompasses a distinct set of philosophical traditions and practices, with a compelling range of problems all too often ignored by the analytic tradition. He discusses the ideas and approaches of philosophers such as Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Habermas, Foucault, and Derrida, and introduces key concepts such as existentialism, nihilism, and phenomenology by explaining their place in the Continental tradition. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Ancient Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | Julia Annas |
Publisher | OUP Oxford |
Pages | 145 |
Release | 2000-10-12 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0191578304 |
The tradition of ancient philosophy is a long, rich and varied one, in which a constant note is that of discussion and argument. This book introduces readers to some ancient debates to engage with the ancient developments of some themes. Getting away from the presentation of ancient philosophy as a succession of Great Thinkers, the book gives readers a sense of the freshness and liveliness of ancient philosophy, and of its wide variety of themes and styles. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.
Presocratic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Presocratic Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | Catherine Osborne |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 169 |
Release | 2004-04-22 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0192840940 |
A lively and thematic treatment of early Greek philosophy, this work discusses the invention of western philosophy - the first thinkers to explore ideas about the nature of reality, time, and the origin of the universe.
Politics: A Very Short Introduction
Title | Politics: A Very Short Introduction PDF eBook |
Author | Kenneth Minogue |
Publisher | Oxford Paperbacks |
Pages | 153 |
Release | 2000-02-24 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0192853880 |
In this introduction, Kenneth Minogue discusses the development of politics from the ancient world to the twentieth century. He considers the evolution of different systems, ideological aspects and the future of political science.
Political Philosophy
Title | Political Philosophy PDF eBook |
Author | Adam Swift |
Publisher | Polity |
Pages | 266 |
Release | 2014 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 0745652379 |
Bringing political philosophy out of the ivory tower and within the reach of all, this book provides us with the tools to cut through the complexity of modern politics.