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John Hoffman is a political theorist and former lecturer at the University of Leicester, known for his work on political theory and social philosophy.
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An Introduction To Political Theory
An Introduction to Political Theory provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts, ideologies, and debates that shape modern political thought. It explores fundamental ideas such as liberty, equality, justice, rights, and democracy, while engaging with both classical and contemporary theorists. The book is widely used in undergraduate political science courses for its clarity and balanced approach to complex theoretical issues.
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The Nature and Purpose of Political Theory
Political theory begins with a distinction. It is not merely empirical, as political science often is, nor purely speculative, as philosophy can be. It occupies a middle ground—concerned with values, power, and legitimacy as they apply to actual human societies. To study political theory is to engag...
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Liberty: The Meaning of Freedom
Few words inspire as many passions or provoke as many disputes as liberty. In our discussion, we distinguish between negative and positive liberty following Isaiah Berlin’s influential framework. Negative liberty refers to freedom from interference—‘I am free when no one prevents me from doing what ...
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John Hoffman is a political theorist and former lecturer at the University of Leicester, known for his work on political theory and social philosophy.
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