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- ISBN
- 1137281650
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Publication Name
- Problem of Political Authority : an Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey
- Item Height
- 0.9in
- Item Length
- 9.7in
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
- Item Width
- 5.6in
- Item Weight
- 174.9 Oz
- Number of Pages
- Xxviii, 365 Pages
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Modern states commonly deploy coercion in a wide array of circumstances in which the resort to force would clearly be wrong for any private agent. What entitles the state to behave in this manner? And why should citizens obey its commands? This book examines theories of political authority, from the social contract theory, to theories of democratic authorization, to fairness- and consequence-based theories. Ultimately, no theory of authority succeeds, and thus no government has the kind of authority often ascribed to governments. The author goes on to discuss how voluntary and competitive institutions could provide the central goods for the sake of which the state is often deemed necessary, including law, protection from private criminals, and national security. An orderly and liveable society thus does not require acquiescence in the illusion of political authority.
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Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan The Limited
ISBN-10
1137281650
ISBN-13
9781137281654
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117150892
Product Key Features
Publication Name
Problem of Political Authority : an Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
Xxviii, 365 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.7in
Item Height
0.9in
Item Width
5.6in
Item Weight
174.9 Oz
Additional Product Features
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
B65
Reviews
'Huemer has produced not just a brilliant work of political philosophy, but a gripping page-turner. With an engaging style and sharp wit, Huemer demolishes two entrenched dogmas: that we have a duty to obey the law, and the state has the right to force us to obey. Huemer's conclusions may be controversial, but he makes them seem like commonsense.' - Jason Brennan, Georgetown University, USA 'Michael Huemer is my favorite philosopher. The Problem of Political Authority is his best book yet. Using moral premises you probably already accept, and clear but subtle arguments, Huemer leads you step-by-step to a radical yet compelling conclusion: government as we know it is an unnecessary evil. If you're tired of political books that merely preach to the choir, prepare to be amazed.' - Bryan Caplan, George Mason University, USA
Table of Content
Analytical Contents Preface PART I:THE ILLUSION OF AUTHORITY The Problem of Political Authority The Traditional Social Contract Theory The Hypothetical Social Contract Theory The Authority of Democracy Consequentialism and Fairness The Psychology of Authority What If There Is No Authority? PART II: SOCIETY WITHOUT AUTHORITY Evaluating Social Theories The Logic of Predation Individual Security in a Stateless Society Criminal Justice and Dispute Resolution War and Societal Defense From Democracy to Anarchy References Index
Copyright Date
2013
Topic
Social, Political Process / General, History & Theory, Political, Civics & Citizenship, Sociology / Social Theory
Lccn
2012-038844
Dewey Decimal
303.3/6
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Philosophy, Political Science
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