Introducing Political Philosophy

Introducing Political Philosophy is a thought-provoking introduction that invites readers to consider and analyse the philosophical controversies that underpin several prominent areas of political debate. The opening chapter familiarises students with the aims and methods of political philosophy. It explains the tools required to practice the discipline, and discusses how to apply these to political arguments. Each of the fifteen subsequent chapters focuses on a distinct area of public policy, such as affirmative action, humanitarian intervention, immigration, and parental leave. The authors introduce students to the moral questions that lie at the heart of these political disputes, as well as to some of the relevant academic literature. The authors believe that the best way to learn about political philosophy is to see it in action. By arguing for a position in each chapter and defending it against criticisms, they demonstrate to students how political philosophy can inform our analysis of public policy. Digital formats and resources Introducing Political Philosophy is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats, and is supported by online resources. The e-book offers a mobile experience and convenient access along with hyperlinks to carefully selected lists of weblinks, helping you to broaden your knowledge and understanding of policy areas and the philosophical arguments that influence them. The e-book also offers functionality tools, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support: www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks · Student resources: Carefully selected lists of websites accompany each chapter, helping to broaden knowledge and understanding of policy areas and the philosophical arguments that influence them. · Lecturer resources Lecturer resources include: study and seminar activities to encourage student engagement, discussion and debate; suggested discussion questions for use in seminars to reinforce key themes from each chapter; a teaching guide explaining how to get the most out of the book's inside-out approach; and customisable PowerPoint slides on key topics, thinkers, and concepts to aid effective teaching preparation.