An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
2nd Edition
Published on 15. September 1989
XVIII, 309 pages
978-1-349-20201-0 (ISBN)
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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 analyzes the concepts of power, liberty and a series of political principles.
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An Introduction to Modern Political Theory
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2nd Edition
Palgrave Macmillan
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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.
