Philosophy and Politics

This 1990 collection explores one recurrent theme connecting philosophy and politics: the relation between the nature of man and the structure of society.

G. M. K. Hunt (Author)

9780521395977, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 26 October 1990

158 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 0.9 cm, 0.23 kg

This 1990 collection explores one recurrent theme connecting philosophy and politics: the relation between the nature of man and the structure of society. It does so by concentrating on the topical issue of the market economy as an attempt to resolve the clash between individual autonomy and collective action. Beginning with a historical and personal recollection by Enoch Powell and a response by Robert Skidelsky, the volume then provides a forum for political theorists and philosophers to take issue on the fundamental topics of markets and morals; liberal man; and equality and libertarianism. It succeeds equally as a stimulating textbook and a book for the general reader who wishes to understand the philosophical issues arising in a market economy.

List of contributors
Preface G. K. M. Hunt
Theory and practice J. Enoch Powell
Response Robert Skidelsky
Markets and morals G. W. Smith
Response Don Locke
Liberal man Susan Mendus
Response Peter Binns
Equality David Miller
Response Kenneth Minogue
Libertarianism Norman Barry
Conclusion A. Phillips Griffiths
Index
References.

Subject Areas: Social & political philosophy [HPS]