Philosophy and Public Affairs (Royal Institute of Philosophy Supplements)
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: August 28, 2000
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 206
ISBN-13: 9780521667845
Subjects: Modern Western philosophy, c 1600 to the present; Social theory; Political; Philosophy; Philosophy / General; Public administration--Philosophy--Congresses; General; Congresses; Public administration
First sentence: There are many writers and critics who regard what they call 'individualist-liberalism' as the root of many of the evils of the modern world; and the emphasis of their attack is on the individualist half of the term.
Description: "This collection of new essays derives from a conference sponsored by the Royal Institute of Philosophy and the Centre of Philosophy and Public Affairs at the University of St Andrews. It brings together a number of prominent academics from the fields of philosophy and political theory along with politicians and social commentators. The subjects covered include liberalism, education, welfare policy, religion, art and culture, and cloning. The mix of contributors and the topicality of the subject matter should further promote a serious engagement between philosophy and public life." -- Publisher's description.