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Moral Principles and Political Obligations

A. John Simmons

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons , he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?

Language: English

Pages: 248

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: September 21, 1981

ISBN: 0691020191

ISBN 13: 9780691020198

Moral Principles and Political Obligations

A. John Simmons

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Outlining the major competing theories in the history of political and moral philosophy--from Locke and Hume through Hart, Rawls, and Nozick--John Simmons attempts to understand and solve the ancient problem of political obligation. Under what conditions and for what reasons , he asks, are we morally bound to obey the law and support the political institutions of our countries?

Language: English

Pages: 248

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Release: September 21, 1981

ISBN: 0691020191

ISBN 13: 9780691020198

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