Introducing Political Philosophy : A Graphic Guide

Author: Dave Robinson

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Price : $12.99 AUD
ISBN : 9781848312036
Publisher : Icon Books, Limited
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Weight (g) : 0.15
Publication date : March 2011
Dimensions : 168mm X 135mm
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Author : Dave Robinson
Series : Introducing... Ser.
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Illustrator : Judy Groves
Language : English
Dewey classification : 320.01
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Introducing Political Philosophy explains the subject s central concepts and presents the major political theorists from Plato to Michel Foucault. How did governments get started? Why should they be obeyed? Could we live without them? How much power should they have? Is freedom a right? Which is the best form of government?

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Dave Robinson has taught philosophy for many years and is the author of numerous Introducing titles. He is now a part-time lecturer in Critical Studies and lives in Devon. Judy Groves is a painter, graphic designer and illustrator. She has illustrated numerous Introducing titles.

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