What's the Point of Political Philosophy?

Idiots burn books for the same reason philosophers write them – they matter. But why exactly do political philosophy books matter, not to mention the hundreds of articles published every year? In part, because they are interesting, but also because they are influential. They are mind-altering and, in turn, world-altering. Political philosophers write their books for the same reason political revolutionaries read them – they change the world.

In this short and original book, Jonathan Floyd explains three things: what political philosophy is, how you can do it, and why you might want to. Accessibly written for those coming to the subject for the first time, it is also a must-read for scholars whose research takes in the nature, methods, and purposes of their field. It is also a must-burn for anyone who dreams of a dumber, thicker, less enlightened world.

What's the Point of Political Philosophy? serves both as an introduction to the field and a provocative challenge for those already familiar with its intricacies. Whether you are new or experienced, the insights it offers are invaluable in understanding the profound impact political philosophy has on our thinking and our world.