First published in 1953, this seminal introduction to political philosophy is intended for both the student of political theory and for the general reader. After an introduction which explains the nature and purpose of philosophy, Dr Murray provides a critical examination of the principle theories advanced by political philosophers from Plato to Marx, paying special attention to contemporary issues. The book also makes an attempt to define the essential issues of philosophical significance in contemporary politics, with special reference to the conflict between political authority and individual rights, and to show how the different moral assumptions underlying authoritarian and democratic systems of government are ultimately based upon different theories of logic.
| ISBN: | 9780415579216 |
| Publication date: | 1st February 2010 |
| Author: | A R M Murray |
| Publisher: | Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 250 pages |
| Series: | Routledge Revivals |
| Genres: |
Social and political philosophy Political science and theory |
First published in 1953, this seminal introduction to political philosophy is intended for both the student of political theory and for the general reader. After an introduction which explains the nature and purpose of philosophy, Dr Murray provides a critical examination of the principle theories advanced by political philosophers from Plato to Marx, paying special attention to contemporary issues. The book also makes an attempt to define the essential issues of philosophical significance in contemporary politics, with special reference to the conflict between political authority and individual rights, and to show how the different moral assumptions underlying authoritarian and democratic systems of government are ultimately based upon different theories of logic.
An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) features in the following genres: Social and political philosophy, Political science and theory
An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) is available in Paperback, Hardback
An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) was written by A R M Murray and published by Routledge an imprint of Taylor & Francis Ltd
An Introduction to Political Philosophy (Routledge Revivals) has 250 pages
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