Beschreibung:
Political philosophy is not a well-defined field. It hovers between political theory and classical philosophy. Few early political thinkers could have anticipated the most pressing political issues of our time: the need to stop global warming; the reduction of nuclear armaments; the rise of inequality between individuals and nations; and the struggle against authoritarianism, particularly when it comes disguised as democracy or as socialism. Here, celebrated philosopher Mario Bunge masterfully integrates socio-political theory into a philosophical exploration of power and resource distribution in the world today.
Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Philosophical Background: Universal Ideas 2. Citizen and Polity: Diversity and Unity 3. Values and Morals: Individual and Social 4. Ideology: Issues and Ideals 5. Contention and Negotiation 6. Public Governance 7. Scientifi c Input to Politics 8. Technological Input to Politics 9. Vision: Integral Democracy References Index of Names Index of Subjects