Edinburgh University Press An Introduction to Political Thought: A Conceptual Toolkit

New for this edition: a new chapter on international political thought and global justice, reflecting one of the most striking developments in contemporary political theory. This textbook gives you all the vocabulary you need - political, conceptual and historical - to engage confidently and deeply with the moral and political worlds in which we live. It traces the history of political thought from Plato and Aristotle to Kymlicka and Rorty, following a unique dual structure that introduces key thinkers and core concepts at the same time - perfect for any course structure. Topics covered include: Universal moral order - liberty - political freedom - the state - socialism - utilitarianism - distributive justice - group politics - multiculturalism - international political theory - conservatism - feminism - postmodernism - global justice. Thinkers covered include: Plato - Aristotle - Hobbes - Locke - Rousseau - Marx - Bentham - Rawls - Nozick - Walzer - Kymlicka - Parekh - Pogge - Hume - Burke - Oakeshott - Rorty.