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aeo Emphasizes contemporary debates. aeo Situates these debates against the historical background. aeo Examines theoretical issues in a practical context.

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"The book is at all times 'accessible' to beginning students of political theory." Australian Journal of Political Science

Table of Contents
Preface.

1. Shaking the Foundations of Political Theory.

2. Human Nature and Political Theory.

3. Liberalism, Rights and Justice.

4. Utilitarianism.

5. The Claims of Need and Politics.

6. Liberty, Interests and Morality.

7. Rights and the State.

8. Justice, Punishment and the State.

9. Political Philosophy on Dover Beach: Reasoning, Context and Community.

Bibliography.

Index.

Modern Political Thought

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      Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
      Publication Date: 18/07/1991
      ISBN13: 9780631142249, 978-0631142249
      ISBN10: 063114224X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      aeo Emphasizes contemporary debates. aeo Situates these debates against the historical background. aeo Examines theoretical issues in a practical context.

      Trade Review
      "The book is at all times 'accessible' to beginning students of political theory." Australian Journal of Political Science

      Table of Contents
      Preface.

      1. Shaking the Foundations of Political Theory.

      2. Human Nature and Political Theory.

      3. Liberalism, Rights and Justice.

      4. Utilitarianism.

      5. The Claims of Need and Politics.

      6. Liberty, Interests and Morality.

      7. Rights and the State.

      8. Justice, Punishment and the State.

      9. Political Philosophy on Dover Beach: Reasoning, Context and Community.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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