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Political philosophy : a very short introduction / David Miller.

By: Material type: TextTextSeries: Very short introductionsOxford : Oxford University Press, 2003Description: xi, 147 p. : ill., ports. ; 18 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9780192803955 (pbk.)
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 320.011 DAV 23 008978
LOC classification:
  • JA71 .M457 2003
Contents:
Why do we need political philosophy? Political authority Democracy Freedom and the limits of government Justice Feminism and multiculturalism Nations, states, and global justice.
Summary: "In this Very Short Introduction, David Miller demonstrates the practical importance of political philosophy and explores some of these fundamental issues, asking why democracy is the best form of government and which areas of life should be kept free from political interference. David Miller also examines the new challenges posed by feminism, multiculturalism, and globalization, and questions whether ideals of good government that were first developed in the era of city-states can still have relevance today".
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Why do we need political philosophy?
Political authority
Democracy
Freedom and the limits of government
Justice
Feminism and multiculturalism
Nations, states, and global justice.

"In this Very Short Introduction, David Miller demonstrates the practical importance of political philosophy and explores some of these fundamental issues, asking why democracy is the best form of government and which areas of life should be kept free from political interference. David Miller also examines the new challenges posed by feminism, multiculturalism, and globalization, and questions whether ideals of good government that were first developed in the era of city-states can still have relevance today".

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