Political philosophy : classic and contemporary readings / Louis P. Pojman, editor.

Contributor(s): Pojman, Louis P [editor]
Language: English Publisher: New York : McGraw-Hill, c2002Description: xiv, 577 pages ; 24 cmContent type: text Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0072448113 (pbk. : alk. paper)Subject(s): Political scienceDDC classification: 320.01 LOC classification: JA66 | .P635 2002Online resources: Publisher description | Table of contents | Contributor biographical information
Contents:
Modern classics -- Justification of the state and political obligation: why should I obey the law? -- Liberty: the limits of the state and state paternalism -- Theories of justice -- State neutrality versus perfectionism: should the state make people moral? -- Equality: its nature and value -- Rights -- National sovereignty, patriotism, and international government.
Summary: Covers both modern classics and contemporary works. This work covers issues such as: the justification of the State; theories of justice; liberty; State neutrality versus moral perfectionism; equality and equal opportunity; the nature and scope of rights; and national sovereignty, patriotism, and World government.
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 574-577).

Modern classics --
Justification of the state and political obligation: why should I obey the law? --
Liberty: the limits of the state and state paternalism --
Theories of justice --
State neutrality versus perfectionism: should the state make people moral? --
Equality: its nature and value --
Rights --
National sovereignty, patriotism, and international government.

Covers both modern classics and contemporary works. This work covers issues such as: the justification of the State; theories of justice; liberty; State neutrality versus moral perfectionism; equality and equal opportunity; the nature and scope of rights; and national sovereignty, patriotism, and World government.

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