The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies

Foundations for PPE

Carl Cavanagh Hodge, Andrew David Irvine

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Routledge
17 April 2024

Ethics & moral philosophy; Social & political philosophy; Economic theory & philosophy; Microeconomics; Social law

Rarely in the short history of liberal-democratic government has a primer on basic liberal-democratic values and institutions been more needed than now. Popular discontent, even anger, with democratic governments has grown steadily over the past twenty years. Not since the 1930s have citizens and their elected officials been so baffled about their respective roles in the maintenance of both democratic governments and liberal economies.

This book attempts to address this growing need. Especially written as a primer for courses in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE), it has introductory chapters on all three main disciplines. It also has chapters on the rule of law and on three important public-policy areas – Corruption, Climate and Civil Society. Individual topics discussed include free and fair elections, populism, responsible government, republican and Westminster systems of government, regulated free markets, the Great Recession of 2008, globalization, greenwashing, identity politics, academic freedom, utilitarianism, social contract theory, positive and negative liberty, and the good life.

Historically informed, The Ethics and Economics of Liberal Democracies: Foundations for PPE is sure to be of interest to students who are interested in public-policy work, as well as those who are interested in both the theory and practice of democratic government.

Key Features:

Written especially for PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) courses and students Focuses on the key values and institutions of modern democracies Includes chapters on both the theory and practice of democratic government and public-policy work Provides a comprehensive glossary of relevant terms from all three disciplines

By: Carl Cavanagh Hodge, Andrew David Irvine
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 340g
ISBN: 9781032729497
ISBN 10: 103272949X
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 17 April 2024
Audience: College/higher education , College/higher education , Primary , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface 1. Introduction 2. Philosophy 3. Economics 4. Politics 5. Rule of Law 6. Corruption 7. Climate 8. Civil Society Epilogue Glossary Further Reading Index

Carl Cavanagh Hodge is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. He has written extensively on modern European history, the history of modern war, and government and politics in Europe and the United States. Andrew David Irvine is Professor in the Department of Economics, Philosophy and Political Science at the University of British Columbia’s Okanagan campus. He has written about free speech and the rule of law in both ancient and modern democracies. His academic work has been translated into French, Spanish, Greek and Italian.