An Introduction to Political Philosophy

Great book for anyone wanting to understand some of the basic philosophical questions.

Purchased for school

Perfect condition!

It arrived early which was nice, but I paid full price for a new book, not used, and it arrived with a brown stain on the front and back.

A good, easy-to-follow and engaging discussion of central themes in political philosophy. I much enjoyed it.

Good book

The book focuses on political philosophy from Hobbes to the present with a brief nod to Plato. It is arranged by topic (state of nature, justifying the state, liberty, justice, etc.) rather than by thinker, which has its advantages. The last chapter "Justice for Everyone, Everywhere?" tries to pay homage to virtually every identity politics concern of current "progressive liberalism" (as the author terms it), but, unfortunately, provides only limited coverage of the criticisms. It's frustrating that there are so few texts like this to choose from.

Neat book

Simply great introduction to political philosophy. Unread this after Wolffs introduction to moral philosophy, which is a great combination. The last chapter on sexism, racism, immigration and future generations is spot on, even though I find about detached from the fundamentals the first five chapters discuss.

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Overpriced. Lovely book but not worth the almost 40 Euros - 20 Euros would have been more than enough.

so well written - one continuous line of thought from beginning to end (pretty much) - that it helps as much in the classroom as an introduction to philosophical argument as it does as an introduction to post-Hobbesian political philosophy. an exceptional book.

Clearly written and organised. I read it in one go, unlike any book. Good printing and binding.