The Political Philosophy of Needs (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521034043)

Lawrence Hamilton argues for the rehabilitation of the concept of "human needs" as central to politics and political theory. Contemporary political philosophy has focused on issues of justice and welfare, excluding the important issues of political participation, democratic sovereignty, and the satisfaction of human needs, with a deleterious effect on political practice. Hamilton's argument is enhanced throughout by his development of topics such as autonomy, recognition, rights, civil society, liberalism, and democracy.

Author: Lawrence A. Hamilton
ISBN-10: 0521034043
ISBN-13: 9780521034043
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 02/15/2007
Pages: 220
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d