An introduction to philosophical theories and personalities, for undergraduates, using chapter summaries, discussion questions, and contemporary application sections to present problems in ethics, social and political philosophy, metaphysics, and philosophy of religion. Jonathan wolff is the blavatnik professor of public policy at the blavatnik school of government, university of oxford. The best books on political philosophy recommended by jonathan wolff. Ten great works of philosophy by robert paul wolff goodreads.
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