An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
2nd Edition
Published on 15. September 1989
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-333-49796-8 (ISBN)
Description
This student textbook introduces the concept of political theory from various viewpoints, such as justice and the law, government and the state, and equality and human rights. It also analyzes the concepts of power, liberty and a series of political principles. Norman P.Barry has also written "Hayek's Social and Economic Philosophy", "On Classical Liberalism and Libertarianism", and "The New Right".
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Basingstoke
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
glossary
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
412 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-333-49796-8 (9780333497968)
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Content
Part 1 Rules, laws and society: philosophy, social science and political theory - Liberal-rationalism, Marxism; law and social control; the state; authority and power. Part 2 Values: political principles - logical positivism and emotivism, universalizability and ethical pluralism, contractarianism, utilitarianism, individualism, Marxism and collectivism; justice - Rawl's theory of justice; equality; liberty - John Stuart Mill and the value of liberty; human rights; the public interest and democracy.