Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons (if any), he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?
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Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons (if any), he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?
Imprint | Princeton University Press |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | September 1981 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 10 - 15 working days |
First published | September 1981 |
Authors | A.John Simmons |
Dimensions | 203 x 127 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 248 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-691-02019-8 |
Barcode | 9780691020198 |
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LSN | 0-691-02019-1 |