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Current Controversies in Political Philosophy

Current Controversies in Political Philosophy

Thom Brooks

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2015
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Filosofía
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9780415517539
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Current Controversies in Political Philosophy brings together an international team of leading philosophers to explore and debate four key and dynamic issues in the field in an accessible way. 　Should we all be cosmopolitans? - Gillian Brock and Cara NineAre rights important? - Rowan Cruft and Sonu BediIs sexual objectification wrong and, if so, why? - Lina Papadaki and Scott AndersonWhat to do about climate change? - Alexa Zellentin and Thom Brooks　These questions are the focus of intense debate. Preliminary chapter descriptions, bibliographies following each chapter, and annotated guides to supplemental readings help provide clearer and richer snapshots of active controversy for all readers.

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