The Problem Of Political Authority by Michael Huemer
An Examination of the Right to Coerce and the Duty to Obey
This thought-provoking work delves into the philosophical underpinnings of political authority, questioning the legitimacy of governmental power and the moral obligations of citizens to obey the law. It challenges the conventional wisdom that governments inherently possess the right to rule, scrutinizing the justifications for political authority through a critical lens. By exploring the concepts of social contract theory, democracy, and anarchism, the book invites readers to reconsider the foundations of political systems and the ethical implications of state coercion, ultimately advocating for a more voluntary and consensual approach to governance.
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- Published
- 2013
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- English
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