What Is Political Philosophy? by Charles Larmore Paperback Book

Description: What Is Political Philosophy? by Charles Larmore A new understanding of political philosophy from one of its leading thinkersWhat is political philosophy? What are its fundamental problems? And how should it be distinguished from moral philosophy? In this book, Charles Larmore redefines the distinctive aims of political philosophy, reformulating in this light the basis of a liberal understand FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What is political philosophy? What are its fundamental problems? And how should it be distinguished from moral philosophy? In this book, Charles Larmore redefines the distinctive aims of political philosophy, reformulating in this light the basis of a liberal understanding of politics.Because political life is characterised by deep and enduring conflict between rival interests and differing moral ideals, the core problems of political philosophy are the regulation of conflict and the conditions under which the members of society may thus be made subject to political authority. We cannot assume that reason will lead to unanimity about these matters because individuals hold different moral convictions. Larmore therefore analyses the concept of reasonable disagreement and investigates the ways we can adjudicate conflicts among people who reasonably disagree about the nature of the human good and the proper basis of political society. Challenging both the classical liberalism of Locke, Kant, and Mill, and more recent theories of political realism proposed by Bernard Williams and others, Larmore argues for a version of political liberalism that is centered on political legitimacy rather than on social justice, and that aims to be well suited to our times rather than universally valid.Forceful and thorough yet concise, What Is Political Philosophy? proposes a new definition of political philosophy and demonstrates the profound implications of that definition. The result is a compelling and distinctive intervention from a major political philosopher.Larmores picture of our discipline is original and compelling, and the contrast with both moralism and realism is illuminating. - Jonathan Quong, University of Southern CaliforniaLarmore is one of our finest political philosophers and this book displays his insight, sweep, and rigor. - Leif Wenar, Kings College London Author Biography Charles Larmore is professor of philosophy and the W. Duncan MacMillan Family Professor in the Humanities at Brown University. His previous works include The Autonomy of Morality and The Practices of the Self. Review "An elegant and penetrating conception of the nature of political philosophy."---Lewis Ross, Journal of Moral Philosophy"A terrific achievement that will be of lasting benefit.—Thom Brooks, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews" Long Description What is political philosophy? What are its fundamental problems? And how should it be distinguished from moral philosophy? In this book, Charles Larmore redefines the distinctive aims of political philosophy, reformulating in this light the basis of a liberal understanding of politics. Because political life is characterised by deep and enduring conflict between rival interests and differing moral ideals, the core problems of political philosophy are the regulation of conflict and the conditions under which the members of society may thus be made subject to political authority. We cannot assume that reason will lead to unanimity about these matters because individuals hold different moral convictions. Larmore therefore analyses the concept of reasonable disagreement and investigates the ways we can adjudicate conflicts among people who reasonably disagree about the nature of the human good and the proper basis of political society. Challenging both the classical liberalism of Locke, Kant, and Mill, and more recent theories of political realism proposed by Bernard Williams and others, Larmore argues for a version of political liberalism that is centered on political legitimacy rather than on social justice, and that aims to be well suited to our times rather than universally valid.Forceful and thorough yet concise, What Is Political Philosophy? proposes a new definition of political philosophy and demonstrates the profound implications of that definition. The result is a compelling and distinctive intervention from a major political philosopher. Larmores picture of our discipline is original and compelling, and the contrast with both moralism and realism is illuminating. -- Jonathan Quong, University of Southern California Larmore is one of our finest political philosophers and this book displays his insight, sweep, and rigor. -- Leif Wenar, Kings College London Details ISBN0691241562 Author Charles Larmore Publisher Princeton University Press Format Paperback Pages 200 Year 2022 ISBN-13 9780691241562 Publication Date 2022-07-26 Imprint Princeton University Press Place of Publication New Jersey Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2022-07-26 US Release Date 2022-07-26 UK Release Date 2022-07-26 ISBN-10 0691241562 DEWEY 320.01 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Alternative 9780691179148 AU Release Date 2022-07-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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