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Classics of Political and Moral Philosophy provides in one volume the major writings from nearly 2,500 years of political and moral philosophy, from Plato through the twentieth century. The most comprehensive collection of its kind, it moves from classical thought (Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, Cicero) through medieval views (Augustine, Aquinas) to modern perspectives (Machiavelli, Hobbes, Spinoza, Locke, Rousseau, Hume, Adam Smith, Kant). It includes major nineteenthcentury thinkers (Bentham, Hegel, Mill) and considerably more twentiethcentury theorists than are found in competing volumes (Rawls, Nozick, Taylor, Foucault, Habermas, Held, Nussbaum). Also included are numerous essays from The Federalist Papers and a variety of notable documents and addresses, among them Pericles' Funeral Oration, The Declaration of Independence, The Constitution of the United States, The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen, and speeches by Edmund Burke, Abraham Lincoln, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, John Dewey, and Martin Luther King, Jr. The readings are substantial or complete texts, not fragments. The second edition contains two new readingsby Charles Taylor and Virginia Heldand adds The Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It also presents two works by John Locke in their entirety and includes a new translation of Kant's Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals.An especially valuable feature of this volume is that the writings of each author are introduced with a substantive and engaging essay by a leading contemporary authority. These introductions include Richard Kraut on Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, and Cicero; Paul J. Weithman on Augustine and Aquinas; Roger D. Masters on Machiavelli; Jean Hampton on Hobbes; Steven B. Smith on Spinoza and Hegel; A. John Simmons on Locke; Joshua Cohen on Rousseau and Rawls; Donald W. Livingston on Hume; Charles L. Griswold, Jr., on Smith; Bernard E. Brown on Hamilton and Madison; Jeremy Waldron on Bentham and Mill; Paul Guyer on Kant; Richard Miller on Marx and Engels; Thomas Christiano on Nozick; Robert B. Talisse on Charles Taylor; Thomas A. McCarthy on Foucault and Habermas; Cheshire Calhoun on Held; and Eva Feder Kittay on Nussbaum.Offering unprecedented breadth of coverage, Classics of Political and Moral Philosophy, Second Edition, is an ideal text for courses in political philosophy, social and political philosophy, moral philosophy, or surveys in Western civilization.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Classics of Political and Moral Philosophy'? A: The book provides a comprehensive collection of major writings in political and moral philosophy spanning nearly 2,500 years, from classical thinkers like Plato and Aristotle to contemporary theorists such as Rawls and Habermas.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Steven M. Cahn.
- Q: What is the page count of this edition? A: This edition contains a total of 1223 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners as it includes engaging introductions by contemporary authorities that provide context and insights into each author's contributions.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the second edition published? A: The second edition was published on February 4, 2011.
- Q: Does this book include essays from notable historical documents? A: Yes, it includes essays from important documents such as The Federalist Papers, The Declaration of Independence, and speeches by figures like Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Q: Are the readings in this book complete texts? A: Yes, the readings are substantial or complete texts, not just fragments.
- Q: What are some key features of this book? A: Key features include comprehensive coverage of political and moral philosophy, introductions to each author, and inclusion of significant texts from various historical periods.
- Q: Can this book be used for academic courses? A: Yes, it is an ideal text for courses in political philosophy, social and political philosophy, and moral philosophy.