An Introduction to Political Philosophy [Paperback]

An Introduction to Political Philosophyis a concise, lucid, and thought-provoking introduction to the most important questions of political philosophy, organised around the major issues. Wolff provides the structure that beginners need, whilst also introducing some distinctive ideas of his own.Who should hold political power?Are there any justified limits to people's liberty?What is democracy? Is it really that attractive?An Introduction to Political Philosophyis the beginner's ideal introduction to the field, combining clarity and a conversational style with a thought-provoking account of the central questions in political philosophy.Wolff explores a series of enduring and timeless questions, spanning centuries and millennia to consider a diverse range of thinkers and their responses to those questions, and to demonstrate how political philosophy helps us understand contemporary issues.Digital formats and resourcesAn Introduction to Political Philosophyis available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats.Thee-bookoffers a mobile experience and convenient access along with tutorial style videos by the renowned political philosopher, Jo Wolff, to help you get to grips with the central questions in political philosophy, and learn at your own pace.Introduction1: The State of Nature2: Justifying the State3: Who Should Rule?4: The Place of Liberty?5: The Distribution of Property?6: Justice for Everyone, Everywhere?Guide to Further ReadingJonathan Wolff,Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy, Blavatnik School of Government, University of OxfordJonathan Wolffis the Alfred Landecker Professor of Values and Public Policy at Blavatnik School of Government, and Governing Body Fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. Professor Wolff has a long-standing interest in equality, disadvantage, social justice, and poverty.Written by the renowned polil#Ó