Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

David Miller (, Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford. Official Fellow, Nuffield College, Oxford)

ISBN 10: 0192803956 / ISBN 13: 9780192803955

Published by Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford, 2003

About this Item

This book introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy. It starts by explaining why the subject is important and how it tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' It looks at political authority, the reasons why we need politics at all, the limitations of politics, and whether there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. It explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy. David Miller discusses why nations are the natural units of government and whether the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change this: will we ever see the formation of a world government? ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, United Kingdom, Oxford
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0192803956
• ISBN 13: 9780192803955
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 150 grams

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Synopsis

Accessibly written, this short introduction encourages readers to think clearly and critically about key political concepts such as authority, democracy, justice, and nationality, among others. Miller looks at political authority, discusses the reasons society needs politics in the first place, explores the limitations of politics, and asks if there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. Moreover, he explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and he outlines the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy.

About the Author

David Miller is Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford, and an Official Fellow of Nuffield College. In 2002 he was elected to a Fellowship of the British Academy.