The Well-Ordered Republic

Republicans believe in freedom from domination, popular control of public officials, and the rule of law. Frank Lovett argues that republican institutions such as democracy, the rule of law, and the public provision of an unconditional basic income constitute our shared freedom from domination. Oxford Political Theory presents the best new work in contemporary political theory, including original contributions to political philosophy and applied political theory.

Format: Hardback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 19 July 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press

Republicans, both classical and contemporary, present a compelling political vision that is rooted in the principles of promoting freedom from domination, establishing popular control over public officials, and securing the empire of law. The Well-Ordered Republic, a comprehensive and up-to-date account of republican political theory, offers a rigorous exploration of this philosophy, demonstrating its applicability to address a wide range of contemporary issues. In his book, Frank Lovett argues that our shared freedom from domination is fundamentally constituted by republican institutions such as democracy, the rule of law, and the public provision of an unconditional basic income. He emphasizes that republican freedom is a valuable and ongoing collective achievement that requires the dedication of all citizens to maintain and strengthen shared republican institutions.

Oxford Political Theory, a series dedicated to presenting the best new work in contemporary political theory, aims to be broad in scope, encompassing both original contributions to political philosophy and works in applied political theory. The series seeks to publish works of outstanding quality that explore diverse approaches and subject matters within the field.

The editors of the series, Will Kymlicka and David Miller, are prominent scholars in political theory and have assembled a team of expert referees to ensure the quality and relevance of the published works. With its commitment to excellence and broad scope, Oxford Political Theory promises to contribute to the ongoing dialogue and development of political thought.

Weight: 664g
Dimension: 163 x 241 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192859556