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Political Philosophy A-Z
Jon Pike
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Description for Political Philosophy A-Z
Paperback. This is a comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy. It has entries on Hobbes, Marx, and Rorty, as well as entries which explain what 'contract theory' is, and gives an account of 'multi-culturalism.' This book guides the reader through the intricacies of political theory. Series: Philosophy A-Z. Num Pages: 192 pages. BIC Classification: GBC; HPS; JPA. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 129 x 199 x 15. Weight in Grams: 186.
A comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy. Both topical and historical, Political Philosophy A-Z has entries on Hobbes, Marx, and Rorty, as well as entries which explain what 'contract theory' is, and gives an account of 'multi-culturalism.' This book guides the reader through the intricacies of political theory, enabling them to trace their way through a debate, fixing historical and theoretical points of reference along the way. It is well suited for students studying political philosophy at university. Political Philosophy A-Z links up positions, thinkers and theories without unnecessary ... Read more
A comprehensive, up to date and concise guide to one of the most important branches of philosophy. Both topical and historical, Political Philosophy A-Z has entries on Hobbes, Marx, and Rorty, as well as entries which explain what 'contract theory' is, and gives an account of 'multi-culturalism.' This book guides the reader through the intricacies of political theory, enabling them to trace their way through a debate, fixing historical and theoretical points of reference along the way. It is well suited for students studying political philosophy at university. Political Philosophy A-Z links up positions, thinkers and theories without unnecessary ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Edinburgh University Press
Number of pages
192
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Series
Philosophy A-Z
Condition
New
Number of Pages
192
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780748622702
SKU
V9780748622702
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About Jon Pike
Jon Pike is a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Open University. He is the author of From Aristotle to Marx, co-editor, with Derek Matravers and Nigel Warburton, of Reading Political Philosophy and editor of Debates in Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Anthology.
Reviews for Political Philosophy A-Z
Despite the broad and interdisciplinary scope of political philosophy, the book manages to be both concise and comprehensive ... While remaining reasonably neutral [Pike] interjects just enough opinion to make the book a compelling read ... In showing how the diverse concepts fit together, the book succeeds in its goal of providing the philosophical framework needed by new students of ... Read more