An Introduction to Political Philosophy, 4th Edition by Jonathan Wolff - ISBN: 9780192847904
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Timeless questions, diverse thinkers, political philosophy for understanding today’s world.

An Introduction to Political Philosophy, 4th Edition

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    272 pages

  • Release Date

    15 March 2023

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Summary

Who should hold political power? Are there any justified limits to people’s liberty? What is democracy? Is it really that attractive?

An Introduction to Political Philosophy is the beginner’s ideal introduction to the field, combining clarity and a conversational style with a thought-provoking account of the central questions in political philosophy. Wolff explores a series of enduring and timeless questions, spanning centuries and millennia to consider a diverse range of thi…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780192847904
ISBN-10:0192847902
Author:Jonathan Wolff
Publisher:Oxford University Press
Imprint:Oxford University Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:272
Edition:4th
Release Date:15 March 2023
Weight:334g
Dimensions:15mm x 137mm x 215mm
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Critics Review

This is a staple text on any political philosophy reading list. I always recommend it to my students. * Dr Sarah Fine, Faculty of Philosophy, University of Cambridge *
Jonathan Wolff’s An Introduction to Political Philosophy is still the best introduction to the subject that I know. It guides the reader through deep questions in a way that is clear, approachable and thought-provoking. * Professor Michael Rosen, Department of Government, Harvard University, USA *
The best introductory text about political philosophy currently available. The contents are easy for the newcomer to the subject of political philosophy to assimilate. The narrative is clear and thought provoking. * Professor Ian Godfrey Finlayson, European School of Economics, UK *
The go-to teaching guide for the key themes in political philosophy. * Dr Pete Woodcock, University of Huddersfield, UK *
An elegantly written introduction, structured by a topical approach to the field. While introducing canonical authors, the focus is on contemporary problems of political philosophy. * Dr Egbert Klautke, University College London, UK *
A useful and accessible tool to get students thinking clearly about the political and philosophical thought that conditions their understanding of the world. * Dr Michael Kyriacou, The University of East Anglia, UK *

About The Author

Jonathan Wolff

Jonathan Wolff is the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, and Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Professor Wolff has a long-standing interest in equality, disadvantage, social justice, and poverty.

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