A Very Short Introduction David Miller is a concise and accessible book on political philosophy. It offers a clear introduction to key concepts such as authority, democracy, freedom, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. This book is intended for anyone who wants to think critically about current political issues.
Contents
The book addresses the meaning of political philosophy and examines fundamental ethical questions such as “how should we live together in a society?”. Miller discusses political authority, the importance and limits of politics, and the relationship between political power and justice. He also looks at social justice within a market economy and reflects on nationalism versus multicultural and transnational developments, including the question of whether world government is feasible.
Product information
- Author: David Miller (Professor of Political Theory, University of Oxford; Official Fellow, Nuffield College)
- Series: Very Short Introductions
- Publisher: Oxford University Press
- Publication date: 26 June 2003
- Number of pages: 160
- ISBN: 9780192803955
- Subject: Social and political philosophy
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Political
About the author
David Miller is Professor of Political Theory at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Nuffield College. He has published numerous works on political philosophy and was elected to the British Academy in 2002. Miller lives in Oxford and is married with three children.