Freedom, Reason, and the Polis: Volume 24, Part 2 Essays in Ancient Greek Political Philosophy |
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| Editor:
| Keyt, David
Miller, Fred D. |
| Series title: | Social Philosophy and Policy Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-139-16866-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2021 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Digital download and online |
| List Price: | USD $225.00 |
Book Description:
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What is the nature of law? Does our obligation to obey the law extend to unjust laws? From what source do lawmakers derive legitimate authority? What principles should guide us in the design of political institutions? These essays by prominent contemporary philosophers explore how these questions were addressed by ancient political thinkers.
What is the nature of law? Does our obligation to obey the law extend to unjust laws? From what source do lawmakers derive legitimate authority? What principles should guide us in the design of political institutions? These essays by prominent contemporary philosophers explore how these questions were addressed by ancient political thinkers.