The Political Thought of C.B. Macpherson
Contemporary Applications
Published on 11. October 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
X, 200 pages
978-3-319-94919-2 (ISBN)
Description
Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of 'possessive individualism' and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson's theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.
Reviews / Votes
"Cunningham has performed an invaluable service for those who put a common humanity at the centre of their ethico-political reflection." (Jules Townshend, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, July 9, 2020)
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Series
Edition
2019 ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Cham
Switzerland
Publishing group
Springer International Publishing
Illustrations
1 s/w Abbildung
X, 200 p. 1 illus.
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-319-94919-2 (9783319949192)
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-94920-8
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
E-Book
09/2018
1st Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
€35.30
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Person
Frank Cunningham
is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is currently Adjunct Professor of Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada.
Content
1. Overview of Writings.- 2. Macpherson as a Liberal Democrat.- 3. Macpherson's Socialism.- 4. Political Theory and Political Philosophy.- 5. Core Themes.- 6. Neoliberalism.- 7. Global Problems.- 8. Intellectual Property.- 9. Racism and Sexism.- 10. Urban Challenges.