The Philosopher in the City

The Philosopher in the City
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Publisher : Princeton University Press
Total Pages : 481
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ISBN-10 : 9781400859115
ISBN-13 : 1400859115
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Book Synopsis The Philosopher in the City by : Hadley Arkes

Download or read book The Philosopher in the City written by Hadley Arkes and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2014-07-14 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After reestablishing the connection between morality and the law, the author develops a coherent position on many of the most controversial issues of urban life: the political uses of the streets; verbal assaults and the defamation of racial groups; the legitimate restriction of public speech; segregation, busing, and the use of racial quotas; education, housing, and the problem of the ghetto"; prostitution, gambling, and the "regulation of vices." Originally published in 1981. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.


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