Modern Political PhilosophyM.E. Sharpe, 1999 - 175 sivua As we approach the end of the century and reflect on the large number of wars and political incidents that continue to rage throughout the world, it is imperative to understand the background and implication of the political philosophies that instigate many of these conflicts. Hudelson's book is a brief introduction to the major topics and issues in political philosophy from the Enlightenment to Postmodernism. Within the scope of ten short chapters, Hudelson presents both the historical background of, and a systematic discussion of contemporary issues relating to the major traditions within political philosophy, making this the ideal introduction to the topic for students and interested readers. |
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of the Welfare State | 59 |
Justice | 71 |
The Libertarian Challenge | 88 |
Answering the Libertarian Challenge | 101 |
A Deeper Sense of Politics | 119 |
Global Politics | 137 |
Some Concluding Thoughts | 153 |
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