John Rawls' "A Theory of Justice" has been influential in philosophy, political theory, welfare economics and jurisprudence. This book is thought to be the first full-length study of Rawls' work. It provides a concise account of Rawls' central ideas, situates them within contemporary debates, and su[...]
This approach to freedom starts from an account of what we mean by describing someone as a free subject; develops an argument as to what it is that makes someone free in that basic sense; and then goes on to derive the implications of the approach for issues of freedom in political theory.[...]
Describing high temperature corrosion of ceramics, this book studies pure single crystals or CVD materials, typical engineering materials of various purities.[...]
"Foundations of Spiritual Formation" takes a unique approach to its subject, arguing that we become like Christ in the context of authentic, Christian community. Without undermining individual Bible study, private prayer, and meditation, the authors emphasize these pursuits for the purpose of both p[...]
Drop in the Ocean is a sailing book for anyone who just might be tempted to turn their dreams of distant horizons and exotic landfalls into reality. This is true story of an amateur sailor's 12,000-mile voyage around the North Atlantic. After thirty years of sitting be[...]
According to republican theory, we are free persons to the extent that we are protected and secured in the same fundamental choices, on the same public basis, as one another. But there is no public protection or security without a coercive state. Does this mean that any freedom we enjoy is a superfi[...]
This authoritative collection of the seminal texts in post-war political philosophy has now been updated and expanded. * Reprints key articles, mainly unabridged, touching upon the nature of the state, democracy, justice, rights, liberty, equality and oppression. * Includes work from politics, law [...]
This new edition of "A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy" has been extended significantly to include 55 chapters across two volumes written by some of today's most distinguished scholars.New contributors include some of today's most distinguished scholars, among them Thomas Pogge, Charl[...]