The Difficulty of Tolerance: Essays in Political Philosophy

By T.M. Scanlon

Book Overview

Written between 1969 and 1999, these essays in political philosophy examine the standards by which social and political institutions should be justified and appraised. The collection includes the classic essays Preference and Urgency, A Theory of Freedom of Expression, and Contractualism and Utilitarianism, as well as other essays that have not been generally accessible until now. The volume will be essential reading for all studying these topics from the perspective of political philosophy, politics, and law.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521533988
• ISBN13: 9780521533980
• Release Date: August 2003
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 284 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 8.9"