Social and political philosophy : contemporary readings / [edited by] Baruch A. Brody, George Sher.

Other author Brody, Baruch A.
Other author Sher, George.
Format Book
Publication InfoFort Worth, TX : Harcourt Brace College Publishers, ©1999.
Descriptionix, 902 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects
Social sciences--Philosophy.
Political science--Philosophy.

Partial contents Theory of the state: Functions and purposes of legitimate states, Utility and government / H. Sidgwick; Limits of legitimate state action, Pornography and the oppression of women / R. Langton, In defense of surrogacy / R. Arneson, Two arguments for state paternalism / J. Kleinig; Is there an obligation to obey the law, Political obligation and consent / H. Beran, Political obligation and the argument from gratitude / A.D.M. Walker -- Decision making in the state: Justifications of majoritarian decision making, Utilitarian ethics and democratic government / J. Riley, Representative government / J.S. Mill; Forms of majoritarian decision making, Constraints on reasons for exercising power / B. Ackerman, Justice as fairness, political not metaphysical / J. Rawls; Constitutional limits on majoritarian decision making, Taking rights seriously / R. Dworkin -- Beyond the state: National self-determination and secession, Theories of secession / A. Buchanan; Cosmopolitanism, multiculturalism, and community, Minority cultures and the cosmopolitan alternative / J. Waldron -- [Cont. in Annot.]
Abstract [TofC cont.] Social ideals: Justice, A utilitarian theory of justice / J.S. Mill, Egalitarianism with changed motivation / G. Cohen; Equality, Multidimensional equality / M. Walzer, Equality of capacity / A. Sen; Liberty, rights, property, and self-ownership, A defense of the primacy of liberty rights / L. Lomasky, Atomism and the primacy of rights / C. Taylor -- Social institutions: Education, Educating about familial values / W. Galston, For vouchers and parental choice / M. Friedman; Family, In defense of filial obligations / C.H. Sommers; Punishment, A utilitarian theory of punishment / J. Bentham. In [this book, the editors] provide students [with] a wide variety of readings covering the problems of political and social philosophy. Such topics as political obligation, democracy, rights, and justice are represented, in addition to less widely discussed subjects as the family. Both common approaches and those which are less familiar are presented, as well as recent developments in the topic area. -Back cover.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 98086565
ISBN0155037463

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks H61.15 .S65 1999 ✔ Available Place Hold