An Introduction to Political Philosophy 4th Edition

Written by the renowned political philosopher, Jo Wolff, this is the most succinct, lucid, and thought-provoking introduction to the key questions and controversies dominating political philosophy. Structured around the main issues of political philosophy, Wolff introduces readers to writings from a diverse range of thinkers, helping to make a complex subject readily accessible and stimulating. The book is widely recognised to be a 'classic' text written by a leading scholar active in contemporary research.

New to the fourth edition:

• Revised and updated to diversify the text throughout, in terms of the thinkers considered, the examples used, and the further reading recommended.
• Each chapter, when accessed digitally, includes tutorial-style videos from the author to help students understand the key questions and controversies in political philosophy and encourage them to form their own opinion.
• The final chapter has been expanded to reflect current issues around gender identity, equal rights, and oppression.