Toleration
Andrew Jason Cohen
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Description for Toleration
Hardback. * An ideal introduction to the emerging field of Toleration, a critical topic in political philosophy * Written in a lively prose style, ideal for classroom use. Series: Key Concepts. Num Pages: 200 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 143 x 18. Weight in Grams: 348.
In this engaging and comprehensive introduction to the topic of toleration, Andrew Jason Cohen seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as: What is toleration? What should be tolerated? Why is toleration important?
Beginning with some key insights into what we mean by toleration, Cohen goes on to investigate what should be tolerated and why. We should not be free to do everythingÑmurder, rape, and theft, for clear examples, should not be tolerated. But should we be free to take drugs, hire a prostitute, or kill ourselves? Should our governments outlaw such activities or tolerate them? Should ... Read more
In this engaging and comprehensive introduction to the topic of toleration, Andrew Jason Cohen seeks to answer fundamental questions, such as: What is toleration? What should be tolerated? Why is toleration important?
Beginning with some key insights into what we mean by toleration, Cohen goes on to investigate what should be tolerated and why. We should not be free to do everythingÑmurder, rape, and theft, for clear examples, should not be tolerated. But should we be free to take drugs, hire a prostitute, or kill ourselves? Should our governments outlaw such activities or tolerate them? Should ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Polity Press United Kingdom
Number of pages
200
Condition
New
Series
Key Concepts
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Oxford, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780745655567
SKU
V9780745655567
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About Andrew Jason Cohen
Andrew Jason Cohen is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Georgia State University
Reviews for Toleration
"Cohen tells us that the history of liberalism is the history of toleration. The claim survives reflection: few events in human history have been more important than when your religion ceased to be regarded as a good reason to kill you. Toleration is remarkably bold yet remarkably engaging, simply written, and brimming with insight." —David Schmidtz, Center for the Philosophy ... Read more