Moral and Political Philosophy: Key Issues, Concepts and Theories

by Paul Smith, Paul Smith, Paul Smith

Book Overview

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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0230552757
• ISBN13: 9780230552753
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 254 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.8"