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“This is probably the only work of political philosophy that has got me really fired up. Daniel Chandler spends the first half of this book explaining, in a relatively accessible way, the political philosophy of John Rawls, who he quite convincingly claims is the most significant political philosopher of the 20th century. But I think what’s more interesting is Chandler takes on this challenge: there’s often a rebuke to philosopher’s that, well, this is all well and good, but how does it relate to the real world? How will this actually work in practice? So, in the second half of this book, he applies his general political principles to modern day politics, and asks: what would a fair society actually look like?” Read more...
Books to Help You Understand British Politics in 2024
Tom Rowley, Journalist
Our most recommended books
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On Liberty
by John Stuart Mill -
Leviathan
by Thomas Hobbes -
Just and Unjust Wars: A Moral Argument With Historical Illustrations
by Michael Walzer -
Alleged Assassination Plots Involving Foreign Leaders
by Rockefeller Commission -
Fear of Flying
by Erica Jong -
The Book of Isaiah: Personal Impressions of Isaiah Berlin
edited by Henry Hardy