The Difficulty of Tolerance: Essays in Political Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521533980)

Written between 1969 and 1999, these essays in political philosophy examine the standards by which social and political institutions should be justified and appraised. The collection includes the classic essays "Preference and Urgency", "A Theory of Freedom of Expression", and "Contractualism and Utilitarianism", as well as other essays that have not been generally accessible until now. The volume will be essential reading for all studying these topics from the perspective of political philosophy, politics, and law.

Author: Thomas Scanlon
ISBN-10: 0521533988
ISBN-13: 9780521533980
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 06/26/2003
Pages: 284
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.07lbs
Size: 8.88h x 6.08w x 0.69d