Moral and Political Philosophy

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Key Issues, Concepts and Theories

ISBN: 0230552757
ISBN 13: 9780230552753
Autor: Smith, Paul
Verlag: Springer Verlag GmbH
Umfang: ix, 254 S.
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.04.2008
Auflage: 1/2008
Produktform: Gebunden/Hardback
Einband: Gebunden

Presupposes no prior knowledge, so useful for introductory, as well as more advanced, coursesEnables students to progress from practical issues to moral theoriesIntroduces debates over controversial and topical moral and political issues drug laws, punishment, civil disobedience, and global povertyClear and concise examination of key concepts in moral and political theory liberty, liberty-limiting principles (harm, offence, paternalism, harmless wrongdoing), rights, equality and social justiceEach chapter can be read independently, so useful to a variety of courses

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Beschreibung

A clear and concise introduction to moral and political philosophy which critically analyses arguments about controversial and topical practical issues - drug laws, justifications of punishment, civil disobedience, whether there is a duty to obey the law, and global poverty.

Autorenporträt

PAUL SMITHwas a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK.

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