Political Obligation (Justification and Rebuttal)

Author: Mao Xinggui (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: Contemporary Western Political Philosophy Reader is set in the context of the contemporary era, focusing on important and core concepts, issues, schools, and figures in contemporary Western political philosophy. It includes significant academic literature on each topic, presenting the face of mainstream contemporary Western political philosophy in a way that remains objective and fair while also being rich in individual characteristics. This series aims to provide an entry point for professionals and enthusiasts in related fields, as well as serving as a basic reading for those seeking to enter the forefront of contemporary political philosophy theory. Since Socrates, political obligation has troubled a series of philosophers, including Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, and Kant. Half a century ago, philosophers such as Rawls, Hart, and Dworkin once again sparked a in the study of political obligation. This trend swept across political science, philosophy, and law in Europe and America, and shows no signs of stopping; on the contrary, new ideas and perspectives continue to emerge, and the debates between various viewpoints have only intensified. This collection aims to provide various theories of political obligation and classic literature from contemporary Western political philosophy, showcasing their fundamental viewpoints and theoretical frameworks, and contributing to the advancement of political obligation research in domestic academia.