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Social & political philosophy
Paperback. This book provides a comprehensive and critical assessment of the ways in which Anglo--American political theorists have responded to the emergence of a politics of identity in democratic society. It examines the merits and weaknesses of the ideas associated with the major schools and thinkers in contemporary philosophical liberalism. Num Pages: 224 pages, 0. BIC Classification: HPCF; HPS; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 228 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 357.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Polity Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780745619057
- ISBN
- 9780745619057
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.89
€ 25.89
This classic collection of essays, first published in 1968, represents H.L.A. Hart's landmark contribution to the philosophy of criminal responsibility and punishment. Unavailable for ten years, this new edition reproduces the original text, adding a new critical introduction by John Gardner, a leading contemporary criminal law theorist. Num Pages: 332 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; LAB; LNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 145 x 23. Weight in Grams: 543.
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199534777
- ISBN
- 9780199534777
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 195.58
€ 195.58
Unfit for the Future argues that the future of our species depends on radical enhancement of the moral aspects of our nature. Population growth and technological advances are threatening to undermine the conditions of worthwhile life on earth forever. We need to modify the biological bases of human motivation to deal with this challenge. Series: Uehiro Series in Practical Ethics. Num Pages: 160 pages. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; MBDC; PSAD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 221 x 144 x 14. Weight in Grams: 326.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199653645
- ISBN
- 9780199653645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.43
€ 77.43
History of Political Theory: An Introduction is an engaging introduction to the main figures in the history of Western Political Theory and their most important works. The second volume traces the origin and development of liberal political theory, and so the foundations for contemporary views. Num Pages: 584 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 36. Weight in Grams: 1010.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199695447
- ISBN
- 9780199695447
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 167.41
€ 167.41
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- John Hunt Publishing United Kingdom
- Edition
- Reprint
- Number of pages
- 214
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780991511
- ISBN
- 9781780991511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.99€ 15.46
€ 16.99
€ 15.46
Hardcover. History of Political Theory: An Introduction is an engaging introduction to the main figures in the history of Western Political Theory and their most important works. The first volume traces the development of political theory "from the beginning" in ancient Greece through to the Reformation. Num Pages: 384 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 241 x 165 x 26. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199695416
- ISBN
- 9780199695416
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 173.73
€ 173.73
paperback. Quoting from the Bible, the Torah, the Qur'an, the teachings of Buddha, as well as Native American folklore, this title make the voices of the religious left heard teaching lessons of peace and liberation. Editor(s): Alpert, Rebecca T. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; HRAB; HRLK; JPFF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 6452 x 4522 x 20. Weight in Grams: 544.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Temple University Press,U.S. United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781566397575
- ISBN
- 9781566397575
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 42.96
€ 47.99
€ 42.96
hardcover. Editor(s): Janack, Marianne. Series: Re-reading the Cannon Series. Num Pages: 224 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 481.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania State University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780271036281
- ISBN
- 9780271036281
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 29.99€ 9.66
€ 29.99
€ 9.66
paperback. Highlights Foucault's life and thought, showing his impact on society. Beginning with a brief biography to set the social and political stage, this VSI then tackles Foucault's thoughts on literature, in particular the avant-garde scene; his philosophical and historical work; and his treatment of knowledge and power in modern society. Series: Very Short Introductions. Num Pages: 144 pages, numerous halftones. BIC Classification: CFA; HPC; HPS; JFSJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 112 x 8. Weight in Grams: 116. Very good clean copy showing minor age and shelfwear
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- OUP Oxford Oxford
- Condition
- Used, Very Good
- SKU
- KMK0025592
- ISBN
- 9780192805577
Paperback
Condition: Used, Very Good
€ 5.12
€ 5.12
Hardback. In this sequel to his prize-winning book, The Eyes of the People, Green draws on philosophy, history, social science, and literature to ask what democracy can mean in a world where it is understood that socioeconomic status to some degree will always determine opportunities for civic engagement and career advancement. Num Pages: 264 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPFK; JPVH1; KCP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 245 x 165 x 27. Weight in Grams: 506.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 264
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190215903
- ISBN
- 9780190215903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 101.59
€ 101.59
Paperback. Bottlenecks introduces a powerful new way of understanding equal opportunity. Rather than literal equalization, Joseph Fishkin argues that Americans ought to aim to broaden the range of opportunities open to people, at every stage in life, to pursue different paths. Num Pages: 282 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFJ; JPA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 159 x 17. Weight in Grams: 424.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 282
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190639433
- ISBN
- 9780190639433
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.37
€ 66.37
Paperback. Offers an analysis of the useful interaction, illuminating an often hidden corner of the human heart. This book discusses the importance of shame, guilt, and humiliation, the initial reluctance to apologize, the simplicity of the act of apologizing, the spontaneous generosity and forgiveness on the part of the offended, and more. Num Pages: 320 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JMA. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 177 x 126 x 24. Weight in Grams: 309.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195189117
- ISBN
- 9780195189117
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.09
€ 25.99
€ 23.09
Hardback. Not only does this multidisciplinary text explore new dimensions of ethics and morality, it also discusses the importance of applying highly intelligent minds to ethical issues and considers ways to strengthen the ethical awareness of the creative and gifted. Editor(s): Ambrose, Don; Cross, Tracy. Num Pages: 385 pages, 25 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS; JHB; JNA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 28. Weight in Grams: 771.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 385
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780387893679
- ISBN
- 9780387893679
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.12
€ 129.12
Building a New World (Palgrave Studies in Postmetaphysical Thought)
Irigaray, Luce. Ed(S): Marder, Michael
paperback. With an original introduction by Luce Irigaray, and original texts from her students and collaborators, this book imagines the outlines of a more just, ecologically attuned world that flourishes on the basis of sexuate difference. Editor(s): Marder, Michael. Series: Palgrave Studies in Postmetaphysical Thought. Num Pages: 349 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPC; HPN; HPS; JFFK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140. .
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Number of pages
- 349
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781349497591
- ISBN
- 9781349497591
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.28
€ 66.28
Hardback. Editor(s): Bilimoria, Professor Purushottama; Hemmingsen, Michael. Series: Sophia Studies in Cross-Cultural Philosophy of Traditions and Cultures. Num Pages: 289 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 2G; HPD; HPJ; HPL; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 289
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319178721
- ISBN
- 9783319178721
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 68.07
€ 68.07
Hardback. Editor(s): Derpmann, Simon; Schweikard, David P. Series: Munster Lectures in Philosophy. Num Pages: 173 pages, 3 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: HPK; HPQ; HPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 173
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319261010
- ISBN
- 9783319261010
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.44
€ 67.44
Hardback. This volume presents the latest work on the ethics of movement and membership by a team of leading international scholars whose writings have contributed to shaping this field. Editor(s): Fine, Sarah; Ypi, Lea. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JFFN; JPA; JPS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 234 x 156. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780199676606
- ISBN
- 9780199676606
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 163.71
€ 163.71
Paperback. This Handbook consists of 21 new essays on the nature and value of death, the relevance of the metaphysics of time and personal identity for questions about death, the desirability of immortality, and the wrongness of killing. Editor(s): Bradley, Ben; Feldman, Fred; Johansson, Jens. Series: Oxford Handbooks in Philosophy. Num Pages: 528 pages. BIC Classification: HPJ; HPQ; HPS; JHBZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 172 x 31. Weight in Grams: 860.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 528
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780190271459
- ISBN
- 9780190271459
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 74.32
€ 74.32
Paperback. "What is Justice?" was one of Socrates' most provocative and, to this day unresolved questions. What is Justice? is an attempt to bring together many of the most prominent and influential writings on the topic of justice, both before and after Socrates, with particular emphasis on questions of justice in the modern world, especially in (more or less) egalitarian, democratic societies. Editor(s): Solomon, Professor Robert C.; Murphy, Mark C. Num Pages: 366 pages, bibliography. BIC Classification: HPQ; HPS. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 245 x 171 x 20. Weight in Grams: 596.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195128109
- ISBN
- 9780195128109
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.55
€ 125.55
Paperback. In this short exploration of major philosophical questions Solomon engages students in an exploration of the self, the universe, and the nature of truth and morality. He addresses perennial questions in an accessible style with attention to history and other cultures. The ideal introduction to a philosophy course. Num Pages: 112 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPC; HPQ; HPS; HRAB. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 209 x 144 x 7. Weight in Grams: 146.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 112
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780195311143
- ISBN
- 9780195311143
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.13
€ 48.13