Synopses & Reviews
These essays represent Hare's thinking on a range of contemporary issues in political morality, including political obligation, terrorism, morality and war, rights, quality, and the environment. Three of the essays are previously unpublished.
Table of Contents
1. The Role of Philosophers in the Legislative Process
2. Political Obligation
3. Rebellion
4. On Terrorism
5. Rules of War and Moral Reasoning
6. Philosophy and Practice: Some Issues about War and Peace
7. Rights, Utility, and Universalization
8. Utility and Rights
9. Arguing about Rights
10. Liberty and Equality: How Politics Masquerades as Philosophy
11. The Rights of Employees
12. What is Wrong with Slavery
13. Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in South Africa?
14. Justice and Equality
15. Punishment and Retributive Justice
16. Contrasting Methods of Environmental Planning
17. Moral Reasoning about the Environment
References and Bibliography
Index
1. The Role of Philosophers in the Legislative Process
2. Political Obligation
3. Rebellion
4. On Terrorism
5. Rules of War and Moral Reasoning
6. Philosophy and Practice: Some Issues about War and Peace
7. Rights, Utility, and Universalization
8. Utility and Rights
9. Arguing about Rights
10. Liberty and Equality: How Politics Masquerades as Philosophy
11. The Rights of Employees
12. What is Wrong with Slavery
13. Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in South Africa?
14. Justice and Equality
15. Punishment and Retributive Justice
16. Contrasting Methods of Environmental Planning
17. Moral Reasoning about the Environment
References and Bibliography
Index