Moral and political philosophy: key issues, concepts and theories

This book is written primarily for undergraduates in philosophy and cognate subjects, such as politics or law. It aims to be accessible, clear and concise. Consequently, it avoids technicalities, complications and details (some of which some people will think should not have been avoided). A book of this length must be highly selective in its topics and their discussion. I have selected some key concepts and theories that are central to moral and political philosophy and some controversial practical moral and political issues. These issues are selected to engage students and to develop their interest in the moral and political concepts and theories. The topic of each chapter has been the subject of whole books that offer comprehensive surveys. However, I have been highly selective, aiming to focus on the essentials of each topic.