Description - 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.FeaturesWritten by the renowned political philosopher, Jo Wolff, this is the most succinct, lucid, and thought-provoking introduction to the key questions and controversies dominating political philosophy.Structured around the main issues of political philosophy, Wolff introduces readers to writings from a diverse range of thinkers, helping to make a complex subject readily accessible and stimulating.Widely recognised to be a 'classic' text written by a leading scholar, active in contemporary research.New to this EditionRevised and updated to diversify the text throughout, in terms of the thinkers considered, the examples used, and the further reading recommended.Each chapter, when accessed digitally, includes tutorial-style videos from the author to help students understand the key questions and controversies in political philosophy and encourage them to form their own opinion.The final chapter has been expanded to reflect current issues around gender identity, equal rights, and oppression.Digital formats and resourcesAn 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: Find the eBook on VitalSource.
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