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A Companion to Contemporary Political Philosophy. ..More

Introducing Political Philosophy. ..More

Displacement by Development. ..More

Understanding Gandhi. ..More

A Liberal Theory of International Justice. ..More

Political Philosophy in the Twentieth Century. ..More

Justice, Democracy and State in India. ..More

Goddess of the Market. ..More

Zizek and Politics. ..More

The Primacy of the Political. ..More

Originally published as "The Duck that Won the Lottery", this companion volume to "The Pig That Wants To Be Eaten" provides another rapid-fire selection of short, stimulating and entertaining capsules of philosophy. It focuses on the bad argumentative moves people use all the time, in politics, the media and everyday life.. ..More

Presents 100 thought experiments - short scenarios which pose a problem in a vivid and concrete way - and invites readers to think about possible answers for him/herself. This book includes experiments that cover identity, religion, art, ethics, language, knowledge and more.. ..More

For millions of people worldwide who strive to lead outstanding lives, these are confusing times. We can learn from an array of historical and modern thinkers, but we are so bombarded by competing theories that it is hard to know what works and what does. ..More

Should you really do as the Romans do when in Rome and practice what you preach? Is the grass always in fact greener on the other side of the fence, and is there ever smoke without fire? The author applies his philosophical scalpel to famous sayings, proverbs and pieces of homespun wisdom.. ..More