Routledge Political Argument (Routledge Revivals) - Book

Explore a landmark text in Anglo-American political philosophy with Brian Barry's Political Argument. As part of the Routledge Revivals series, this book brings back a seminal work that has shaped political thought since its original 1965 publication. This volume introduces concepts that are now standard in the field. Readers will find clear definitions for essential terms, such as the distinction between "ideal-regarding" and "want-regarding" principles. It also examines the division of principles into aggregative and distributive categories. Barry provides a precise analysis of how political values maintain trade-off relations, offering deep insights into the mechanics of political theory. Additionally, the book offers a significant analysis of the notion of the public interest. Whether you are a student of political science or a researcher in philosophy, this text provides the foundational vocabulary and analytical frameworks necessary for understanding modern political discourse.