Description: Technology and the End of Authority by Jason Kuznicki This book provides a critical survey of Western political philosophy from a classical liberal perspective, paying particular attention to knowledge problems and the problem of political authority. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book provides a critical survey of Western political philosophy from a classical liberal perspective, paying particular attention to knowledge problems and the problem of political authority. Its central argument is that the state is a tool for solving a historically changing set of problems, and that, as a tool, the state is frequently deficient on both moral and practical grounds. Government action can be considered as a response to a set of problems, all of which may conceivably be solved in some other manner as well. The book examines in particular the relationship between the state and technology over time. Technological developments may make the state more or less necessary over time, which is a consideration that is relatively new in the history of political philosophy, but increasingly important. The book is organized chronologically and concludes with an essay on trends in the history of political philosophy, as well as its surprisingly bright prospects for future development. Back Cover This book provides a critical survey of Western political philosophy from a classical liberal perspective, paying particular attention to knowledge problems and the problem of political authority. Its central argument is that the state is a tool for solving a historically changing set of problems, and that, as a tool, the state is frequently deficient on both moral and practical grounds. Government action can be considered as a response to a set of problems, all of which may conceivably be solved in some other manner as well. The book examines in particular the relationship between the state and technology over time. Technological developments may make the state more or less necessary over time, which is a consideration that is relatively new in the history of political philosophy, but increasingly important. The book is organized chronologically and concludes with an essay on trends in the history of political philosophy, as well as its surprisingly bright prospects for future development. Author Biography Jason Kuznicki is Research Fellow at the Cato Institute, USA, and editor of Cato Unbound. He obtained his PhD in intellectual history from Johns Hopkins University, USA. Table of Contents Introduction: The March of God in the World .- The Ancient State and the Myth of Marathon .- The Ancient Dissenters .- Christianity and the City of Man: From Retreat to Reform.- The March of the State in the Early Modern World .- The Social Contractarians: Can an Agreement Specify What Government is For? .- The Modern Omnipotent State .- The Structures of Political Theory .- The State Is a Bundle .- Some Objections to the Theory .- The Falsification of State Action.- Advancing Technology Demands Intellectual Modesty .- On Trade as a Central Feature of Society. Feature Surveys the discipline of mainstream political philosophy using tools that grow from modern libertarianism Incisively criticizes authoritarian thinking and commonly received views in political theory Connects advancements in technology with projections for the future of the state and political authority Details ISBN3319839950 Author Jason Kuznicki ISBN-10 3319839950 ISBN-13 9783319839950 Format Paperback Subtitle What Is Government For? DEWEY 320.01 Pages 285 Publisher Springer International Publishing AG Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-05-03 Imprint Springer International Publishing AG Place of Publication Cham Country of Publication Switzerland Short Title Technology and the End of Authority Language English UK Release Date 2018-05-03 Illustrations X, 285 p. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2017 Alternative 9783319486918 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131304354;
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