Social and Political Philosophy

Name: Social and Political Philosophy
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Introduces some of the most important topics in contemporary political philosophy and asks if they can be accomodated within the framework of liberal theory. Consists of specially written essays by prominent figures on an array of issues. > \nSocial and Political Philosophy introduces some of the most important topics in contemporary political philosophy and questions whether these can be accommodated within the framework of liberal theory. It consists of specially written essays by prominent figures in social and political philosophy. Each essay carefully considers both the theoretical and practical problems of a major topic. Traditional perspectives are balanced with new challenges. Topics include: \n* Moral Methodology\n* Libertarianism\n* Socialism\n* Lesbian and Gay Perspectives\n* Feminism\n* Racial and Multicultural Perspectives\n* Rationality\n* Welfare Liberalism\n* Environmentalism\n* Virtue Ethics and Community\n* Just War Theory and Pacifism\n* Civil Disobedience. >A