You and the State: A Short Introduction to Political Philosophy (Elements of Philosophy) - Softcover

Narveson, Jan

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9780742548442: You and the State: A Short Introduction to Political Philosophy (Elements of Philosophy)
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ISBN 10: 0742548449 ISBN 13: 9780742548442
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, 2008

Synopsis

Jan Narveson asks the provocative, philosophical question: is the state necessary? In this unusual introduction to political philosophy, Narveson draws on the history of political philosophy and discusses its main theories_classic liberal, democratic, socialist, radical_with reference to how each sees the place of the individual in the political order. Narveson's critique is situated within issues of freedom, authority, economic welfare, international relations and others to explore how and whether the state is necessary. His argument is ultimately anti-statist and takes seriously the question of whether and how some version of anarchism might make sense.

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About the Author

Jan Narveson is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of Waterloo in Ontario. He has written and lectured widely on moral and political subjects. Narveson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada and was named Officer of the Order of Canada in 2003 for distinguished lifetime achievement.

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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0742548449
ISBN 13 
9780742548442
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
228
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