Global political philosophy Book

PrefaceA Word to the Student Introduction On Political Philosophy The Relationship of Ethics to Political Philosophy Ethical Relativism and Objectivism Subjective Ethical Relativism (Subjectivism) Conventional Ethical Relativism (Conventionalism) Moderate Objectivism Two Types of Ethical Theories Conclusion For Further Reflection I. Justification of Government: Why Should I Obey the State? Introduction: Political Authority Why Not Anarchism? Responses to Anarchism A Thought Experiment: A Bottom-up Project of Justifying Government Conclusion For Further Reflection II. Liberty, the Limits of the State, and State Paternalism Mill's Theory of Liberty Is Liberty an Intrinsic Good? No Man is an Island Negative and Positive Liberty Paternalism Should the State Limit Free Speech? Liberty and the Tragedy of the Commons Conclusion For Further Reflection III. Equality: Its Nature and Value Introduction: The Meaning of Equality Formal Equality Substantive Equality (and more...)