{"product_id":"political-philosophy-the-basics-paperback","title":"Political Philosophy: The Basics - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBas Van Der Vossen\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an introduction to political philosophy, the study of the role of government in our lives. It discusses what political philosophy is about, its most important and enduring questions, and how to do political philosophy well. Throughout, the book discusses issues such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Do we have a moral obligation to obey the law?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What's the value of equality?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What's the nature of justice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How can we answer philosophical questions about politics?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Is political philosophy a form of activism? Or is it more like a science?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an inviting and accessible style, \u003ci\u003ePolitical Philosophy: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e offers an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about the philosophical study of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBas van der Vossen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Director of the Smith Institute of Political Economy and Philosophy at Chapman University. He's the co-author of In Defense of Openness, with Jason Brennan (2018) and Debating Humanitarian Intervention, with Fernando Tesón (2017). He is Associate Editor of Social Philosophy and Policy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.27 x 7.81 x 5.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 01, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51752942272800,"sku":"9781032168654","price":40.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e57587b40701ab5a3b37253d2a51886b.webp?v=1780008013","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/political-philosophy-the-basics-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}