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Moral Principles and Political Obligations
A. John Simmons
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Description for Moral Principles and Political Obligations
Paperback. Outlining the competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy, this work attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Num Pages: 248 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFM; JPA; JPF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 197 x 169 x 17. Weight in Grams: 286.
Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons (if any), he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?
Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons (if any), he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?
Product Details
Publisher
Princeton University Press United States
Number of pages
252
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1992
Condition
New
Weight
286g
Number of Pages
248
Place of Publication
New Jersey, United States
ISBN
9780691020198
SKU
V9780691020198
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Reviews for Moral Principles and Political Obligations
"This devastating book asks why citizens should feel obligated to participate in the political order and be responsive to its demands. Simmons lines up theorists like targets and bops one after another. 'Fair Play', 'Tacit Consent', 'Natural Duty of Justice' are all in trouble, whether offered by Rawls or Nozick or anyone else. That does not mean that Virginia Professor ... Read more