Engaging Political Philosophy: An Introduction

Talisse, Robert B.

ISBN 10: 0415808332 / ISBN 13: 9780415808330

Published by Routledge, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Engaging Political Philosophy: An Introduction
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0415808332
• ISBN 13: 9780415808330
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

Engaging Political Philosophy introduces readers to the central problems of political philosophy. Presuming no prior work in the area, the book explores the fundamental philosophical questions regarding freedom, authority, justice, and democracy. More than a survey of the central figures and texts, Engaging Political Philosophy takes readers on a philosophical exploration of the core of the field, directly examining the arguments and concepts that drive the contemporary debates. Thus the fundamental issues of political philosophy are encountered first-hand, rather than through intermediary summaries of the major texts and theories. As a result, readers are introduced to political philosophy by doing philosophy. Written in a conversational style, Engaging Political Philosophy is accessible to students and general readers. Instructors can use it in the classroom as a stand-alone textbook, a complement to a standard collection of historical readings, or as a primer to be studied in preparation for contemporary readings.

About the Author

Robert B. Talisse is W. Alton Jones Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Political Science, and Chairperson of the Philosophy Department at Vanderbilt University. His research specialization is political philosophy, with special focus on democratic theory.