Wealth and Power: Philosophical Perspectives (Routledge Studies in Contemporary Philosophy)

Synopsis

Is political equality viable given the unequal private property holdings characteristic of a capitalist economy? This book places the wealth-politics nexus at the centre of scholarly analysis. Traditional theories of democracy and property have often ignored the ways in which the rich attempt to convert their wealth into political power, operating on the implicit assumption that politics is isolated from economic forces. This book brings the moral and political links between wealth and power into clear focus. The chapters are divided into three thematic sections. Part I analyses wealth and politics from the perspective of various political traditions, such as liberalism, republicanism, anarchism, and Marxism. Part II addresses the economic sphere, and looks at the political influence of corporations, philanthropists and commons-based organizations. Finally, Part III turns to the political sphere and looks at the role of political parties and constitutions, and phenomena such as corruption and lobbying. Wealth and Power: Philosophical Perspectives will be of interest to scholars and advanced students working in political philosophy, political science, economics, and law.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

368 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781000812343

Related ISBNs:

9781003173632, 9781032003207, 9781032003191

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

11/08/22

Copyrighted By:

Michael Bennett, Huub Brouwer, and Rutger Claassen

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

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No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy, Politics and Government

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Edited by:

Michael Bennett

Edited by:

Huub Brouwer

Edited by:

Rutger Claassen