A System of Rights

ISBN13: 9780198273745ISBN10: 0198273746 Hardback, 448 pages

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The justification of political authority is a long-standing issue of political philosophy, one which persistently defies solution. This book provides an original justification by establishing a framework for dealing with this problem. The model that emerges is one in which certain kinds of political rights are emphasized. Martin discusses the implications of such a system for democratic institutions, political allegiance, punishment, and ultimately for the nature of political authority.

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"What makes Martin's book so trenchant is that it can be read with great profit from different points of view....The broad scope and provocative arguments of Martin's work assure that it will be a focal point in philosophically-oriented debate on rights."--Ratio Juris

Product Details

448 pages; ISBN13: 978-0-19-827374-5ISBN10: 0-19-827374-6

About the Author(s)

Rex Martin, Professor of Philosophy, University of Kansas

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