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Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by David Leslie Miller is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

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<p>This Very Short Introduction introduces readers to the key concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time.</p> <p>Miller first investigates how political philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' He furthermore looks at political authority, discusses the reasons society needs politics in the first place, explores the limitations of politics, and asks if there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. Moreover, he explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy.</p> <p>In his travels through this realm, Miller covers why nations are the natural units of government and wonders if the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change all this, and asks in the end if we will ever see t

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It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
David Leslie Miller
Publisher
OUP Oxford
Published
2002
Language
EN
ISBN
9780191775895
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Science, Philosophy, Political Science
Rating
3.66 / 5 (518 ratings)
Updated
2026-03-14

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