Moral and political philosophy : key issues, concepts and theories /

This text provides a comprehensive examination of key concepts and theories in moral and political philosophy. With a clear focus on the essentials of each topic, Smith presupposes no prior knowledge and relates moral philosophy to social and political issues.

Xehetasun bibliografikoak
Egile nagusia: Smith, Paul, 1953-
Formatua: Liburua
Hizkuntza:English
Argitaratua: Basingstoke [England] ; New York : Palgrave Macmillan, 2008.
Gaiak:
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Aurkibidea:
  • Drug laws
  • Justifications of punishment
  • Civil disobedience : is there a duty to obey the law?
  • Global poverty
  • Liberty
  • Liberty-limiting principles
  • Rights
  • Equality and social justice
  • Moral relativism
  • Utilitarianism
  • Kantian moral philosophy
  • John Rawls's theory of justice.