1st Edition

Government Action and Morality Some Principles and Concepts of Liberal-Democracy

By Robert (R. S.) Downie Copyright 1964
166 Pages
by Routledge

166 Pages
by Routledge

166 Pages
by Routledge

This book was first published in 1964. Everything in politics has changed since then why a reprint? Because moral criticisms of governments haven’t changed. Indeed, historical comparison suggests a disconcerting similarity. We still accept a liberal-democratic morality and politics and believe that it is individuals who bear moral responsibility. How can we reconcile the corporate actions of... Read more

New Preface Preface 1. The Aim and the Approach 2. The Nature of Morality 3. The Nature of Government 4. Government Action and Morality: Part One 5. Government Action and Morality: Part Two References Index

Biography

R. S. Downie