John Hasnas

Questioning the Assumptions of Political Discourse (eBook, ePUB)

A Philosophical Analysis of Fundamental Concepts

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Much of our contemporary political discourse rests on unquestioned assumptions. This book questions these underlying assumptions and then offers new, unconventional answers.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis eBooks
• Seitenzahl: 160
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Juni 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781040380352
• Artikelnr.: 74285724

Autorenporträt

John Hasnas is Professor of Ethics at the McDonough School of Business and Professor of Law (by courtesy) at Georgetown University, USA. He is also the Executive Director of the Georgetown Institute for the Study of Markets and Ethics. His recent books include Common Law Liberalism (2024) and Better Ethics for Better Behavior (2021).

Inhaltsangabe

Introduction 1. Is the Fundamental Argument for the State Unsound? 2. Does
Anyone Actually Believe in Democracy? 3. Is the Rule of Law an Important
Political Value 4. Is the Popular Conception of the Rule of Law a Myth? 5.
Is There an Ethical Basis for Anti-discrimination Law? 6. Should
Corporations be Punished? Conclusion.