{"product_id":"political-philosophy-the-basics-9781032168654","title":"Political Philosophy: The Basics","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book offers an introduction to political philosophy, the study of the role of government in our lives. It discusses what political philosophy is about, its most important and enduring questions, and how to do political philosophy well. Throughout, the book discusses issues such as: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Do we have a moral obligation to obey the law?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What's the value of equality?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- What's the nature of justice?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- How can we answer philosophical questions about politics?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Is political philosophy a form of activism? Or is it more like a science?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten in an inviting and accessible style, \u003ci\u003ePolitical Philosophy: The Basics\u003c\/i\u003e offers an ideal starting point for anyone wishing to learn more about the philosophical study of politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBas van der Vossen\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Philosophy and Associate Director of the Smith Institute of Political Economy and Philosophy at Chapman University, California. He is the co-author of \u003cem\u003eIn Defense of Openness\u003c\/em\u003e, with Jason Brennan (2018) and \u003cem\u003eDebating Humanitarian Intervention\u003c\/em\u003e, with Fernando Tes?n (2017). He is Associate Editor of \u003cem\u003eSocial Philosophy and Policy\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Routledge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50911496569106,"sku":"9781032168654","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6473579a-ba99-4b34-ab5a-bda7e7fb6e82.jpg?v=1738745367","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/political-philosophy-the-basics-9781032168654","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}