Written by leading social and political philosophers, each essay provides a map to the history of the issue at hand and a judicious assessment of the main arguments. Contemporary perspectives introduces and explores the central questions of social and political philosophy from opposing perspectives. Are liberty and equality compatible jan narveson, james. If there is an actual difference it is that political philosophers are interested in the ideal society while social philosophers are interested in the effect on the people of various social and political organizations. Gould is also editorinchief of the journal of social philosophy. A member of notre dames philosophy faculty since 1973, sterba also is a fellow of the kroc institute for international peace studies.
It provides a broad survey of key social and political questions in modern society, as well as clear discussions of the philosophical issues central to those questions and to political thought more generally. James p sterba books biography and list of works author. Sterba has gone on to publish either as author or editor many notable books, textbooks, and scholarly. The triumph of practice over theory in ethics, by james p. General interest 45 academic research 1532 books for courses 310 professional practitioner 1 publication date. The contributers were claudia card, bernard gert, robert holmes, jan narveson and karen warren.
This text takes a new approach and understands philosophy not so much as a story of great thinkers or as a collection of philosophical positions but as a series of debates and disagreements in which students must participate. He teaches courses in ethics, social and political philosophy, and contemporary moral problems, including war and peace issues. An introduction to social and political philosophy book summary. Sep 02, 2008 author of justice, social and political philosophy, earth ethics, does feminism discriminate against men. New book on ethics by philosopher james sterba news. This accessible book is invaluable to anyone coming to social and political philosophy for the first time. He is the author of numerous books including morality in practice, 6th edition 1996 and three challenges to ethics 2000. Mills is distinguished professor of philosophy at the graduate center, city university of new york, in new york city. The application of social and political philosophy to nonideal conditions. A 1999 symposium in the journal of social philosophy was devoted to this book. The book explores how these catastrophes illuminate the existing inequalities in society, combining a unique philosophical approach with new moral thinking. This collection of new essays by thirteen philosophers addresses questions of political authority in light of recent work in political theory. General interest 45 academic research 1532 books for courses 310.
In the final part, sterba addresses these critiques, inviting readers to explore the various arguments and reach their own conclusions on these fundamental questions of moral and political philosophy. Philosophers who hold that religious considerations should play some role in public debate over fundamental issues have criticized rawlss ideal of public reason for being too restrictive in generally ruling out such considerations. Her 2004 book globalizing democracy and human rights received the 2009 david easton award which is given by the american political science association. She is currently distinguished professor of philosophy at hunter college, and philosophy and political science the cuny graduate center. Rent social and political philosophy 3rd edition 9780534602109 today, or search our site for other textbooks by james p.
Jan 18, 2001 social and political philosophy introduces some of the most important topics in contemporary political philosophy and questions whether these can be accommodated within the framework of liberal theory. The blackwell guide to social and political philosophy brings together a collection of newly commissioned essays which examine fundamental issues in social and political theory. Coercive institutions range in size from the family to the nationstate and world organizations, like the united nations, with their narrower and broader agendas for action. Written by leading social and political philosophers, each essay provides a map to the history of the issue at hand and a judicious assessment of the main arguments that have been brought to bear upon that issue. Unique among books of this kind is a sustained treatment of specifically social philosophy, including topics such as epistemic injustice, pornography, marriage. Sterba, who lectures widely in europe, asia, africa and the united states, has been a faculty fellow in notre dames kroc. James p sterba james p sterba is the author of books such as social and political philosophy. Political philosophy, ethics, environmental ethics, philosophy of peace and justice. A history of modern political thought in east central europe. Social and political philosophy introduces some of the most important topics in contemporary political philosophy and questions whether these can be accommodated within the framework of liberal theory. Social and political philosophy download ebook pdf, epub. Each contributor considers the theoretical and practical problems of a major topic and the conclusion of the book seeks to respond to and reconcile a number of the arguments presented. Social and political philosophy james sterba haftad. An anthology of basic statements by the most influential social and political philosophers of western civilization.
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