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Selbourne, David, 1937-

The principle of duty : an essay on the foundations of the civic order / David Selbourne. - xx, 320 pages ; 22 cm

Previously published: London : Abacus, 1997. With new pref.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-312) and index.

Preface to the American Edition -- Preface to Second English Edition (1997) -- Introduction -- The Function and Duty of the Political Philosopher -- Preliminary Aspects of the Argument -- The Losing Gamble of Liberty -- The Civic Order -- The Civic Order in Principle -- The Civic Order in Crisis -- The Principle of Duty -- Law, Justice, and Civic Order -- The Principle of Duty in General (1) -- The Principle of Duty in General (2) -- Particular Duties -- The Particular Duties of the Civic Order -- The Particular Duties of the Citizen -- The Sanctions of Duty -- Conclusion -- Social-ism and the Civic Order -- References -- Index. I. 1. 2. 3. II. 4. 5. III. 6. 7. 8. IV. 9. 10. 11. V. 12.

ISBN: 0268038678 9780268038670

LCCN: 00049823

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Political obligation
Civil society
Citizenship
Duty
Social ethics

LC Class. No.: JC329.5. / S45 2000

Dewey Class. No.: 323.6501