C. B. Macpherson and the Problem of Liberal Democracy - Couverture souple

Townshend, Jules

 
9781853312137: C. B. Macpherson and the Problem of Liberal Democracy
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1853312134 ISBN 13 : 9781853312137
Editeur : Edinburgh University Press, 2000

Synopsis

In this sympathetic restatement of C B Macpherson's ideas, Townshend provides an overview of Macpherson's theory of possessive individualism and critique of liberal democracy. He suggests that criticism of Macpherson has been misplaced and asks whether his theories should now be given more prominence by political theorists. This is the first book to deal comprehensively with the issues surrounding Macpherson's work; previous studies have used him as a point of departure rather than the focus of detailed analysis and none have included an overall assessment of his thought.Key Features*Examination of Macpherson's project in its totality.*Defence of Macpherson against his liberal, feminist, Marxist and ecological critics.*Defence of his interpretation of Hobbes and Locke.*Demonstration of his continuing relevance for contemporary political philosophy and for the study of politics generally.

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À propos de l?auteur

Jules Townshend was Reader in Politics at Manchester Metropolitan University and has now retired.

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Éditeur
Edinburgh University Press
Date d'édition
2000
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1853312134
ISBN 13 
9781853312137
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
192
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