Political Philosophy
Thom Brooks
A wide-ranging and up-to-date survey of the leading ideas and debates in political philosophy
Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals introduces core topics within the field by engaging students in seminal works in both contemporary philosophy and the history of political thought. Requiring no previous background in the subject, this clear and comprehensible textbook equips readers with the necessary context for understanding different philosophical perspectives.
Through eight succinct chapters, Thom Brooks highlights important contributions made from political philosophers from the past and present to connect the history of political thought with ongoing debates. Readers gain insights into various conceptions about the nature of freedom, different ways of understanding equality, longstanding debates over punishment, questions concerning the value of human rights, issues of global justice and severe poverty, approaches to handling climate change and much more.
Helping listeners develop informed opinions on central issues, Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals:Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals is essential listening for undergraduate students and anyone interested in the historical development and present-day debates over political ideas and institutions.
Author - Thom Brooks.
Narrator - Cory Herndon.
Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Location:
United States
Description:
A wide-ranging and up-to-date survey of the leading ideas and debates in political philosophy Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals introduces core topics within the field by engaging students in seminal works in both contemporary philosophy and the history of political thought. Requiring no previous background in the subject, this clear and comprehensible textbook equips readers with the necessary context for understanding different philosophical perspectives. Through eight succinct chapters, Thom Brooks highlights important contributions made from political philosophers from the past and present to connect the history of political thought with ongoing debates. Readers gain insights into various conceptions about the nature of freedom, different ways of understanding equality, longstanding debates over punishment, questions concerning the value of human rights, issues of global justice and severe poverty, approaches to handling climate change and much more. Helping listeners develop informed opinions on central issues, Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals:Political Philosophy: The Fundamentals is essential listening for undergraduate students and anyone interested in the historical development and present-day debates over political ideas and institutions. Author - Thom Brooks. Narrator - Cory Herndon. Published Date - Sunday, 12 January 2025.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
Duration:00:00:35
Chapter 2
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 3
Duration:00:28:17
Chapter 4
Duration:00:59:02
Chapter 5
Duration:01:12:29
Chapter 6
Duration:01:06:48
Chapter 7
Duration:01:37:35
Chapter 8
Duration:01:06:24
Chapter 9
Duration:01:06:33
Chapter 10
Duration:00:52:14
Chapter 11
Duration:00:38:48
Chapter 12
Duration:00:03:42
Chapter 13
Duration:00:00:55