A clear and concise introduction to moral and political philosophy which critically analyses arguments about controversial and topical practical issues – drug laws, justifications of punishment, civil disobedience, whether there is a duty to obey the law, and global poverty.
Table des matières
Introduction Drug Laws Justifications of Punishment Civil Disobedience: Is There a Duty to Obey the Law? Global Poverty Liberty Liberty-Limiting Principles Rights Equality and Social Justice Moral Relativism Utilitarianism Kantian Moral Philosophy John Rawls’s Theory of Justice Concluding Remarks Endnotes References Index
A propos de l’auteur
PAUL SMITHwas a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK.
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Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 254 ● ISBN 9780230593947 ● Taille du fichier 25.2 MB ● Maison d’édition Palgrave Macmillan UK ● Lieu London ● Pays GB ● Publié 2008 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 4970614 ● Protection contre la copie DRM sociale