The Political Thought of C.B. Macpherson - Contemporary Applications

Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of 'possessive individualism' and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson's theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.

List of contents

1. Overview of Writings.- 2. Macpherson as a Liberal Democrat.- 3. Macpherson's Socialism.- 4. Political Theory and Political Philosophy.- 5. Core Themes.- 6. Neoliberalism.- 7. Global Problems.- 8. Intellectual Property.- 9. Racism and Sexism.- 10. Urban Challenges. 

About the author

Frank Cunningham is Emeritus Professor of Philosophy and Political Science at the University of Toronto, Canada, and is currently Adjunct Professor of Urban Studies at Simon Fraser University, Canada.

Summary

Central to the thought of C.B. Macpherson (1911-1987) are his critique of the culture of ‘possessive individualism’ and his defence of liberal-democratic socialism. Resurgence of interest in his works is in reaction to the rise of neoliberalism and efforts to find an alternative to societies dominated by capitalist markets. Macpherson’s theories are explained and applied to 21st century challenges.

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“Cunningham has performed an invaluable service for those who put a common humanity at the centre of their ethico-political reflection.” (Jules Townshend, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, July 9, 2020)

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"Cunningham has performed an invaluable service for those who put a common humanity at the centre of their ethico-political reflection." (Jules Townshend, Marx and Philosophy, marxandphilosophy.org.uk, July 9, 2020)

Product details

• Authors: Frank Cunningham
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2018
• EAN: 9783319949192
• ISBN: 978-3-31-994919-2
• No. of pages: 200
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 227 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 277 g
• Illustrations: X, 200 p. 1 illus.
• Series: Critical Political Theory and Radical Practice; Critical Political Theory and Radical Practice
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Politics; Social sciences, law, business > Political science; B, Soziale und politische Philosophie, Globalization, History of Ideas, Political Science, Political Philosophy, Political Theory, Social & political philosophy, Political science & theory, social and political philosophy, auseinandersetzen, Political Science and International Studies, Intellectual History, Democratic Theory, Liberal Democracy, Politics and International Studies, Race Theory, Politikwissenschaft und politische Theorie