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Classics of Modern Political Theory: Machiavelli to Mill
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Hannah Arendt: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Dana Villa
9780198806981 An exploration of the life and political essays of 20th century philosopher, Hannah Arendt. Dana Villa analyses Arendt's pathbreaking studies on totalitarianism, power, evil, and political theory. |
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Theodor W. Adorno: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Andrew Bowie
9780198833864 Adorno was a German philosopher, and social and cultural theorist whose work is seen as increasingly relevant to understanding the pathologies of contemporary society. This book considers his life and work, from the philosophical tradition he worked from to his explorations of reason and social theory, and critical assessments of modern culture. |
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Debating Multiculturalism: Should There be Minority Rights?£16.99 Patti Tamara Lenard, Peter Balint
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John Stuart Mill: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Gregory Claeys
9780198749998 John Stuart Mill (1806-73) is widely regarded as the leading liberal philosopher, economist, and political theorist of nineteenth century Britain. This book offers a brief survey of his life and ideas, highlighting the philosophical context for his work, exploring the key themes in his writings, and analysing their lasting influence. |
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The Movement for Black Lives: Philosophical Perspectives£22.99 Brandon Hogan, Michael Cholbi, Alex Madva, Benjamin S. Yost
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Debating Democracy: Do We Need More or Less?£16.99 Jason Brennan, Hélène Landemore
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Introducing Political Philosophy: A Policy-Driven Approach£27.99 Andrew Walton, William Abel, Elizabeth Kahn, Tom Parr
9780198783275 Offering a uniquely policy-driven approach, Introducing Political Philosophy is the only text to showcase contemporary policy problems through the lens of key debates in political philosophy. |
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Cicero: Political Philosophy£19.99 Malcolm Schofield
9780199684922 Founders of Modern Political and Social Thought This book offers an innovative account of Cicero's treatment of key political ideas: liberty and equality, government, law, cosmopolitanism and imperialism, republican virtues, and ethical decision-making in politics. Cicero (106-43 BC), a major figure in Roman politics, was the first to articulate a philosophical rationale for republicanism. |
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John Rawls: Debating the Major Questions£25.99 Jon Mandle, Sarah Roberts-Cady
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Emotion: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Dylan Evans
9780198834403 Drawing on the latest scientific research, from anthropology and psychology to neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Evans takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the human heart, discussing the evolution of emotions and their biological basis, the science of happiness, and the role that emotions play in memory and decision making. |
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Scepticism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Duncan Pritchard
9780198829164 This book explores the nature of scepticism, asking when it is legitimate, for example as the driver of new ideas, and when it is problematic. It also tackles how scepticism is related to contemporary social and political phenomena, such as fake news, and examines a radical form of scepticism which maintains that knowledge is impossible. |
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Heidegger: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Michael Inwood
9780198828662 Martin Heidegger is one of the twentieth century's greatest yet most enigmatic and divisive philosophers. Michael Inwood explores the major themes of Heidegger's seminal work, Being and Time, as well his later thought and association with Nazism. |
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Stoicism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Brad Inwood
9780198786665 Stoicism is two things: a long past philosophical school of ancient Greece and Rome, and an enduring philosophical movement that still inspires people in the twenty-first century to re-think and re-organize their lives in order to achieve personal satisfaction. Brad Inwood presents the long history that connects these. |
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Marx: A Very Short IntroductionSecond Edition £8.99 Peter Singer
9780198821076 Marx is one of the most influential philosophers of all time, whose theories about society, economics, and politics have shaped and directed political and social thought for 150 years. In this new edition, Peter Singer discusses the legacy and impact of Marx's core theories, considering how they apply to twenty first century politics and society. |
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Utilitarianism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Katarzyna de Lazari-Radek, Peter Singer
9780198728795 Utilitarianism is one of the most important and influential secular philosophies of modern times, and has drawn considerable debate and controversy. This Very Short Introduction considers its origins, its relevance to modern moral challenges, and the arguments and discussions around utilitarian approaches. |
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Second Treatise of Government and A Letter Concerning Toleration£9.99 John Locke, Mark Goldie
9780198732440 Locke's Second Treatise is a classic of political philosophy. It helped entrench ideas of a social contract, human rights, and consent as guiding principles for modern Western democracy. His Letter calls for religious tolerance and separation of church and state. This edition offers an essential guide to these two foundational works. |
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Epicureanism: A Very Short Introduction£8.99 Catherine Wilson
9780199688326 This Very Short Introduction corrects the prevalent view of Epicureanism that often conjures up ideas of tasty delights and hedonism. Wilson explains the philosophical and scientific ideas of Epicurus and his followers and the legacy of Epicureanism on later European thought. |
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On Liberty, Utilitarianism and Other EssaysSecond Edition £6.99 John Stuart Mill, Mark Philp, Frederick Rosen
9780199670802 The four essays in this volume examine the most central issues that face liberal democratic regimes. They tackle the protection of individual liberty, the basic principles of ethics, the benefits and the costs of representative institutions, and the central importance of gender equality in society. |
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The Equality of the Sexes: Three Feminist Texts of the Seventeenth Century£30.99 Desmond M. Clarke
9780199673513 The seventeenth century witnessed the first publications that argued for the equality of men and women. Desmond M. Clarke presents new translations of the three most important ones, with excerpts from the authors' related writings, together with an extensive introduction to the religious and philosophical context within which they argued. |
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The Oxford Handbook of the History of Political Philosophy£30.00 George Klosko
9780199679539 Fifty distinguished contributors survey the entire history of political philosophy. They consider questions about how the subject should best be studied; they examine historical periods and great theorists in their intellectual contexts; and they discuss aspects of the subject that transcend periods, such as democracy, the state, and imperialism. |
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