Paul Smith 
Moral and Political Philosophy 
Key Issues, Concepts and Theories

A clear and concise introduction to moral and political philosophy which critically analyses arguments about controversial and topical practical issues – drug laws, justifications of punishment, civil disobedience, whether there is a duty to obey the law, and global poverty.

Table of Content

Introduction Drug Laws Justifications of Punishment Civil Disobedience: Is There a Duty to Obey the Law? Global Poverty Liberty Liberty-Limiting Principles Rights Equality and Social Justice Moral Relativism Utilitarianism Kantian Moral Philosophy John Rawls’s Theory of Justice Concluding Remarks Endnotes References Index

About the author

PAUL SMITHwas a Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Ethics at the University of Cumbria, Lancaster, UK.