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The Political Thought of C.B. Macpherson: Contemporary Applications: Critical Political Theory and Radical Practice

Autor Frank Cunningham
en Limba Engleză Paperback – 11 oct 2018
Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of ‘possessive individualism’ and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson’s theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9783319949192
ISBN-10: 3319949195
Pagini: 209
Ilustrații: X, 200 p. 1 illus.
Dimensiuni: 148 x 210 x 13 mm
Greutate: 0.26 kg
Ediția:1st ed. 2019
Editura: Springer International Publishing
Colecția Palgrave Macmillan
Seria Critical Political Theory and Radical Practice

Locul publicării:Cham, Switzerland

Cuprins

1. Overview of Writings.- 2. Macpherson as a Liberal Democrat.- 3. Macpherson’s Socialism.- 4. Political Theory and Political Philosophy.- 5. Core Themes.- 6. Neoliberalism.- 7. Global Problems.- 8. Intellectual Property.- 9. Racism and Sexism.- 10. Urban Challenges. 


Recenzii

“Cunningham has performed an invaluable service for those who put a common humanity at the centre of their ethico-political reflection.” (Jules Townshend, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, July 9, 2020)

Notă biografică

Frank Cunningham is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is currently Adjunct Professor of Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada.

Textul de pe ultima copertă

Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of ‘possessive individualism’ and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson’s theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.

Caracteristici

Brings fresh insights and understanding to a major intellectual figure in the political theory tradition Defends a form of radical democratic theory relevant to those concerned with the fate of contemporary democracy Provides a comprehensive overview of Macpherson's major works to a general interest audience or introductory student