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Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation
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PhilosophyGeneral Political Science
ISBN13: 9781025365695
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 280
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.59 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation is a foundational text in political philosophy that explores the ethical basis of state authority and the nature of individual rights. Written by the prominent British Idealist Thomas Hill Green, this work delves into the fundamental question of why individuals owe allegiance to the state. Green departs from traditional social contract theories, instead arguing that political obligation arises from the collective pursuit of the common good and the moral development of the individual.
The lectures provide a systematic analysis of the relationship between law, morality, and freedom, asserting that true liberty is only possible within a community that recognizes the rights of its members as essential to their self-realization. Green's rigorous inquiry examines the functions of the state not merely as a power structure, but as a moral institution designed to foster the conditions for human excellence. By critiquing utilitarian and purely individualistic perspectives, the work offers a compelling vision of social and political life rooted in mutual recognition and shared values.
As a cornerstone of the liberal tradition, Lectures on the Principles of Political Obligation remains a vital resource for understanding the development of modern political thought and the philosophical underpinnings of democratic governance.
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