Political Philosophy

Political Philosophy

Political Philosophy is a comprehensive introduction to the major
thinkers and topics in political philosophy. It explores the
philosophical traditions which have formed and continue to
inform our political judgements. Dudley Knowles introduces the
ideas of key political thinkers including Hobbes, Locke, Marx and
Mill and influential contemporary thinkers such as Berlin, Rawls
and Nozick.
The individual chapters discuss and analyse the ideas of utili-
tarianism, liberty, rights, justice, obligation and democracy. As
well as outlining central problems in political philosophy, Knowles
encourages the reader to critically engage with all the issues
discussed.
Political Philosophy is written in a fresh and easily readable
style and is ideally suited to students taking introductory courses
in political theory and philosophy as well as the general reader.

Dudley Knowles is Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the Uni-
versity of Glasgow. He is the author of the Routledge Philosophy
GuideBook to Hegel and the Philosophy of Right.