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# Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

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This Introduction introduces readers to the concepts of political philosophy: authority, democracy, freedom and its limits, justice, feminism, multiculturalism, and nationality. Accessibly written and assuming no previous knowledge of the subject, it encourages the reader to think clearly and critically about the leading political questions of our time. THe book first investigates how politcial philosophy tackles basic ethical questions such as 'how should we live together in society?' It furthermore looks at political authority, discusses the reasons society needs politics in the first place, explores the limitations of politics, and asks if there are areas of life that shouldn't be governed by politics. Moreover, the book explores the connections between political authority and justice, a constant theme in political philosophy, and the ways in which social justice can be used to regulate rather than destroy a market economy. In his travels through this realm, Miller covers why nations are the natural units of government and wonders if the rise of multiculturalism and transnational co-operation will change all this, and asks in the end if we will ever see the formation of a world government.

Review: Short and crisp for beginners - Absolutely amazing books
Review: Excellent! - The way the author approaches the subject sets up the right train of thoughts in the mind of the reader. The author also discusses each issue or topic with adequate depth so that a novice reader will not be able to get away with half baked knowledge. Above all, the book is a sheer joy to read. If, at some point if time in your life, you have thought about improving or changing the political system you are living under, then this book should on top of your wish list.

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| Specification | Value |
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| Best Sellers Rank | #43,544 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #15 in Civil Rights #39 in Political History #50 in History & Surveys |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Short and crisp for beginners
*by B***A on 7 December 2025*

Absolutely amazing books

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent!
*by B***Y on 9 September 2020*

The way the author approaches the subject sets up the right train of thoughts in the mind of the reader. The author also discusses each issue or topic with adequate depth so that a novice reader will not be able to get away with half baked knowledge. Above all, the book is a sheer joy to read. If, at some point if time in your life, you have thought about improving or changing the political system you are living under, then this book should on top of your wish list.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy read
*by P***Y on 24 July 2020*

One might disagree with some of the views of the author, but nonetheless it’s very lucidly written and is a must read for beginners. This book gives a bird’s eye view of (almost) all issues that are discussed in political philosophy. It’s easy to follow and without any jargon; once you finish it you can get on with reading other books with a clearer perspective. It’s a must read for that.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Political Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction
- The History of Political Thought: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- Politics: A Very Short Introduction

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