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The Ethical Basis of the State

The Ethical Basis of the State

Wilde, Norman

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 1162783494
ISBN13: 9781162783499
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Ethical Basis of the State by Norman Wilde is a philosophical exploration of the principles that underpin the functioning of modern states. The book delves into the ethical and moral considerations that shape the role of the state in society, examining the relationship between the state and its citizens, and the obligations that each has towards the other.Wilde argues that the state has a duty to promote the common good, and that this duty is grounded in a set of ethical principles that are essential to the functioning of any just society. He explores the different ways in which the state can fulfill this duty, from providing basic services such as healthcare and education, to regulating the economy and protecting the environment.The book also examines the role of individual citizens in upholding the ethical basis of the state, and the responsibilities that come with living in a democratic society. Wilde argues that citizens have a duty to participate in the political process, to hold their leaders accountable, and to work towards the common good.Overall, The Ethical Basis of the State provides a thought-provoking analysis of the principles that should guide the functioning of modern states, and offers a compelling argument for the importance of ethics in shaping our political institutions and systems.1924. In this volume Wilde, Professor of Philosophy in the University of Minnesota identifies and argues the problem of Individual vs. the State. Contents Part One. Historical: The Problem; The State and Its History; Classic Theories of the State; Present Day Theories of the State. Part Two. Problems of the State: The Social Will; Rights and Duties; The Nature and Purpose of the State; The Problem of Sovereignty; The Organization of Justice; Liberty and Democracy; and The Final Loyalty.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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