Morriss, Peter

Power: A Philosophical Analysis

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ISBN 13:: 9780719059964
author:: Morriss, Peter
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Manchester University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 320
Genre:: Social & political philosophy
Condition:: New
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Power: A Philosophical Analysis, Second Edition by Peter Morriss is a comprehensive analysis of power as a form of ability. This revised edition builds upon the original work, with an updated foreword that explores recent developments in the field and their relevance to the book's themes. The author begins by examining why we have concepts of power, revealing that they serve multiple purposes, but ultimately boil down to a form of ability. Morriss then delves into the philosophical literature on ability, extending it to provide a full account of 'power'. This analysis is used to explore how powers can be compared and understood in relation to freedom. By outlining ways of studying power, Morriss shows how empirical arguments can be resolved, and introduces new mathematical indices of power. The book concludes with general conclusions on understanding concepts of power, making it an essential read for social scientists and philosophers interested in conceptual analysis.

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