Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

• A lucid and non-technical introduction to the key issues in political philosophy
• Asks questions such as 'could we live together in societies without politics?' and 'where should the limits of politics be set?'
• Will appeal to readers curious about politics in general
• Tackles fundamental questions about how we should judge political systems as being good or bad

Readership: General readers interested in politics, especially those with an interest in current affairs, and students of politics, philosophy, economics, and geography.

David Miller, Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford. Official Fellow, Nuffield College, Oxford

1: Why do we need political philosophy?
2: Political Authority
3: Democracy
4: Freedom and the Limits of Politics
5: Justice
6: Feminism and Multiculturalism
7: Nations, States, and Global Justice

Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction - a reading guide