Contemporary Cosmopolitanism (Bloomsbury Political Philosophy)

This book is the first, and much-needed, introduction to contemporary political cosmopolitanism. Cosmopolitanism is the idea that we are all world citizens, and that we have moral duties towards others independently of their nationality. Over the last forty years this idea, which has its roots in classical philosophy, has undergone a renaissance, and has become a central concept within contemporary political, social, philosophical, legal, and geographical debates. 'Contemporary cosmopolitanism' describes the birth and development of various versions of contemporary political cosmopolitanism - moral, ethical, cultural and political-legal - and compares two main streams of thought, from North America and Europe. An ideal starting point, this book is accessible yet rigorous, introducing the ideas of leading contemporary theorists with detailed references for further reading. This text is an indispensably valuable resource for undergraduate and graduate students in philosophy, political science and literary theory.

• • Author: Angela Taraborrelli
• • Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• • Publication Date: Apr 23, 2015
• • Number of Pages: 160 pages
• • Language: English
• • Binding: Hardcover
• • ISBN-10: 1472535561
• • ISBN-13: 9781472535566