This book introduces the student to active philosophical thinking about political ideas, offering a more stimulating approach to the subject than traditional chronological surveys. The first edition was hailed by The Times Literary Supplement as 'the best introduction to political philosophy for a long time'. This thoroughly revised second edition brings its coverage up-to-date for the 1990s, with material reorganised to be fully accessible for the beginner.
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D. D. Raphael (1916 - 2015) was emeritus professor of philosophy in the University of London. He held chairs of philosophy at several universities, including Glasgow, where he was professor of political and social philosophy. He also held visiting appointments in the United States, including as professor of political science at Johns Hopkins University.
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