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Human sociey in ethics and politics by Bertrand russell

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Plamenatz argues that human beings are inherently social, and therefore ethics cannot be understood as purely individual reasoning. Instead, moral values are shaped through shared institutions such as law, custom, and political authority.

A major theme of the book is the tension between freedom and authority. Plamenatz investigates how political systems claim legitimacy and how individuals come to accept—or resist—those claims. He also explores different traditions of political thought, including liberalism and utilitarianism, to show how each connects ethical reasoning to political practice.

Rather than offering a single theory, the book provides a careful analysis of how ethical principles operate within real societies.

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SKU : 0001268

ISBN : 9781032449593

Weight : 0.8

Pages : 0

Language : english

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Plamenatz argues that human beings are inherently social, and therefore ethics cannot be understood as purely individual reasoning. Instead, moral values are shaped through shared institutions such as law, custom, and political authority.

A major theme of the book is the tension between freedom and authority. Plamenatz investigates how political systems claim legitimacy and how individuals come to accept—or resist—those claims. He also explores different traditions of political thought, including liberalism and utilitarianism, to show how each connects ethical reasoning to political practice.

Rather than offering a single theory, the book provides a careful analysis of how ethical principles operate within real societies.

  • Themes: Ethics and politics, authority, political obligation, social order, moral philosophy
  • Academic relevance: Important in Political Philosophy and Ethics
  • Approach: Analytical and comparative, engaging with multiple traditions of political thought
  • Style: Clear, structured, and academic, aimed at serious students of political theory
  • Influence: Frequently used in political theory courses for its balanced treatment of moral and political questions
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