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.
A concise and lucid introductory text that enables students to get to grips with the central topics of political philosophy
Structured around the main questions of political philosophy, Wolff introduces readers to thought provoking writings from key thinkers, both historical and contemporary, helping to make a complex subject readily accessible and stimulating
Widely recognised to be a `classic` text written by a leading scholar, active in contemporary research.
Contents: Introduction. 1. The state of nature. 2. Justifying the state. 3. Who should rule? 4. The place of liberty? 5. The distribution of property. 6. Justice for everyone, everywhere? Guide to further reading.
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