Liberalism and Its Critics by Michael J. Sandel (English) Paperback Book

Description: Liberalism and Its Critics by Michael J. Sandel Presents leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A classic collection of writings on political philosophy from leading thinkers of the late 20th centuryMuch contemporary political philosophy has been a debate between utilitarianism on the one hand and Kantian, or rights-based ethics on the other. However, in recent decades liberalism has faced a growing challenge from a different direction, from a view that argues for a deeper understanding of citizenship and community than the liberal ethic allows.The writings collected in this volume present leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position. With contributions from leading theorists such as Isaiah Berlin, John Rawls, Alasdair MacIntyre, Liberalism and Its Critics shifts the focus from the familiar debate between utilitarians and Kantian liberals to consider a more powerful challenge to the rights-based ethic—a challenge indebted to Aristotle, Hegel, and the civic republican tradition. Notes Presents leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position Author Biography Michael J. Sandel teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. He is the author of several books, including, Liberalism and the Limits of Justice (1982). Promotional Presents leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position Long Description A classic collection of writings on political philosophy from leading thinkers of the late 20th century Much contemporary political philosophy has been a debate between utilitarianism on the one hand and Kantian, or rights-based ethics on the other. However, in recent decades liberalism has faced a growing challenge from a different direction, from a view that argues for a deeper understanding of citizenship and community than the liberal ethic allows. The writings collected in this volume present leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position. With contributions from leading theorists such as Isaiah Berlin, John Rawls, Alasdair MacIntyre, Liberalism and Its Critics shifts the focus from the familiar debate between utilitarians and Kantian liberals to consider a more powerful challenge to the rights-based ethic-a challenge indebted to Aristotle, Hegel, and the civic republican tradition. Promotional "Headline" Presents leading statements of rights-based liberalism and of the communitarian, or civic republican alternatives to that position Details ISBN0814778410 Short Title LIBERALISM Series Readings in Social & Political Theory Language English ISBN-10 0814778410 ISBN-13 9780814778418 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 320.51 Year 1984 Imprint New York University Press Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 278 Illustrations black & white illustrations Edited by Michael J. Sandel Publisher New York University Press DOI 10.1604/9780814778418 Series Number 3 UK Release Date 1984-12-01 NZ Release Date 1984-12-01 US Release Date 1984-12-01 Author Michael J. Sandel Publication Date 1984-12-01 Audience General AU Release Date 1984-11-30 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161715770;

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