For my argument that we must eschew generic representations and focus specifically on states to make progress on the problem of political authority. Huemer s book is indeed a very good contribution to the study of the infinite. What makes it philosophically interesting is that it tries to do so by combining a philosophical critique of political authority with what huemer believes are common sense. In the problem of political authority, michael huemer levels a mighty challenge to the idea of political authority and what could take place in its stead. In my view, michael huemer s new the problem of political authority. The state is often ascribed a special sort of authority, one that obliges citizens to obey its commands and entitles the state to enforce those commands through threats of violence. Mikael olsson in his 20 book the problem of political authority michael huemer attempts to defend the idea that states have no legitimate authority and that we should therefore move to an anarchic anarchocapitalist society. Chapter 7 discusses what the states lack of political authority entails for the permissibility of various governmental activities such as redistributive taxation, and for the moral obligations of citizens and state officials. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey michael huemer on.
An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey by michael huemer book or download in epub pdf. The profile quoted huemer as saying that political authority is a moral illusion were suffering from. Michael huemer the problem of political authority an examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey world of digitals katalog. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey ebook written by michael huemer. The third and biggest problem with the divergent values theory is that political disputes involve all. The problem of political authority by michael huemer the. In part 1, huemer almost completely demolishes all ethical arguments for government. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey palgrave macmillan 20, michael huemer. Michael huemer is professor of philosophy at the university of colorado, boulder. Mike has generously agreed to field econlog readers questions. Review chris king 2016 journal of moral philosophy 4. This consent grants the government political authority therefore showing the difference between a citizens actions and the governments actions.
In may 2012, a few months prior to the publication of the book, huemer defended the argument of the book in a video. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey, by michael huemer palgrave mcmillan 2012 introduction. Political authority with a good sense of huemer part 1 of 2. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey. Aug 28, 2016 michael huemer on political authority by j. Danny frederick, a critique of michael huemers the. Modern states commonly deploy coercion in a wide array of circumstances in which the resort to force would clearly be wrong for any private agent. But the problem of coercion is a very serious one, and coercion should only be employed if there is really solid reason to justify it. Huemer discusses the problems with political authority and the social contract i. Michael huemer joins us this week for a discussion on political authority, political obligation, and political legitimacy. All files scanned and secured, so dont worry about it.
He explains why the state lacks legitimate authority before suggesting reasons to think that it isnt necessary as a source of social order. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the problem of political authority. Michael huemer, the problem of political authority. As a free bonus, huemer dulls the urge consequentialist libertarians often feel to. Michael huemer the problem of political authority an. Jun 11, 2016 michael huemer s more recent defense of philosophical and political anarchism, the problem of political authority, lacks the elegance of wolffs apology. As the title the problem of political authority suggests, a central issue in political philosophy is the nature and justification of the authority of the state. I received it from a friend around a year ago, and like most of my books. Michael huemer s new book approaching infinity squarely takes on problems related to understanding the infinite. Huemer s book gives a challenging and well thought out account of the infinite.
The consequentialist explanation of political authority contends that great social benefits depend upon there being a state with political authority. Examination of the michael huemers the problem of political authority 123 the problem. States claim to have authority, and this authority is simultaneously the basis for the individuals duty to obey the state and, should we be remiss in this duty, the states right to coerce. Danny frederick, a critique of michael huemers the problem. Michael huemer on political authority justice and hedonism. Professor huemer, aaron, and trevor tackle problems of political obligation, political legitimacy, and political authority, and explain the differences between each of these terms. In my view, michael huemers new the problem of political authority. Jan 17, 20 ive read almost every major work of libertarian political philosophy ever published. The problem of political authority with michael huemer. Oct 29, 2012 the problem of political authority is his best book yet. Authority free thoughts podcastpolitical authority an examination. After reading this section, an openminded reader should believe that there is only 1 kindof good argument against anarchism and all other counterarguments are fallacious.
An examination of michael huemer s book on the right to coerce and the duty to obey. The problem of political authority by michael huemer econlib. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey, respectfully disagrees with just about every sentiment expressed in the preceding paragraph. Please post them in the comments, and hell respond in a separate post in a few days. The problem of political authority by huemer, michael ebook.
Skepticism and the veil of perception 2001, ethical intuitionism 2005, the problem of political authority 2012. Michael huemer joins us this week for a discussion on political authority. The first part of the book argues in detail for huemer s interpretation of philosophical anarchism and refutes the legitimacy of political authority, while the second addresses political anarchism and. Philosopher michael huemers new book, the problem of political. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The problem of political authority the state is often ascribed a special sort of authority, one that obliges citizens to obey its commands and entitles the state to enforce those commands through threats of violence. This is a problem not only for leftlibertarians but for philosophical anarchism more generally.
The problem of political authority the problem of political authority, says huemer sec. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey is a book by university of colorado philosophy professor michael huemer released in january 20. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey, written by michael huemer. This chapter shows how the principle of public equality grounds the authority of democracy. Michael huemer, author of the problem of political authority. In the problem of political authority, michael huemer argues for anarchism, and so against the authority of statemade law and against the moral legitimacy of. Its brilliance and a great deal of its tedium lies in a critical engagement with virtually every major line of reasoning individually brought to bear in authority s favor. Why people are irrational about politics by michael huemer. Justice and political authority in leftlibertarianism fabian wendt. The political legitimacy of global governance institutions diva. He claims that if normal people acted like governments do, we would generally be h.
Do not reproduce without permission of the publisher. Jan 30, 20 by now, i assume that everyone has read michael huemer s the problem of political authority covertocover. In his book, the problem of political authority, michael huemer considers different types of explanation of political authority and he rejects them all. The third and biggest problem with the divergent values theory is that political disputes involve all sorts of factual disputes. This process is experimental and the keywords may be updated as the learning algorithm improves. Part i of huemers book focuses on political authority, or whether states have a general 2 moral right to coercively enforce their laws what huemer calls political.
The problem of political authority by michael huemer. The problem of political authority, by michael huemer 2012 was collecting dust on my bookshelf until a month ago. He is the author of skepticism and the veil of perception and ethical intuitionism, as well as more than 40 articles in ethics, epistemology, political philosophy, and metaphysics. The problem of political authority free thoughts podcast. Dialogues on ethical vegetarianism 1st edition michael. He is the author of more than 70 academic articles in ethics, metaphysics, political philosophy, and epistemology, as well as five other books. Dialogues on ethical vegetarianism 1st edition michael huemer r. Download options references found in this work beta citations of this work beta similar books and articles analytics my notes.
An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey by michael huemer new york. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey, by michael huemer. Michael huemers the problem of political authority 123 help me. Michael huemer is professor of philosophy at the university of colorado at boulder, usa, where he has worked since 1998. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey kindle edition by huemer, michael. An book author by michael huemer paperback with clear copy pdf epub kindle format. Using moral premises you probably already accept, and clear but subtle arguments, huemer leads you stepbystep to a radical yet compelling conclusion. Review of huemer, the problem of political authority. The state is often ascribed a special sort of authority, one that obliges citizens. Manybooks is a nifty little site thats been around for over a decade.
The problem of political authoritymichael huemer 20121029 the state is often ascribed a specia. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey by michael huemer. Oct 29, 2012 in my view, michael huemer s new the problem of political authority. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey is the best book in the genre. This book is a systematic criticism of the concept of political authority, which huemer analyzes as 1 a power to create duties and 2 a right to coerce. I thought this was hard to believe, but after i read huemer s book i must say that i agree, insofar as it is best book on libertarianism that i have ever read. It lays out three concepts of political authority that have been prominent in recent discussions and argues for the centrality of the idea of a right to rule. Part ii of huemer s book defends the claim that we should do away with states, and have the few tasks states could. Problem of political authority argumentiert huemer. Michael huemer, the problem of political authority philpapers. This book argues that this notion is a moral illusion. Political authority direct democracy actual society deliberative democracy political legitimacy these keywords were added by machine and not by the authors. This article is brought to you for free and open access by the political science at ur. In the problem of political authority, michael huemer argues for anarchism, and so against the authority of statemade law and against the moral legitimacy of the use of force to compel obedience to this kind of law.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the problem of political authority. Download pdfepub the problem of political authority. Part i attempts to show that the state has no power to create duties, while part ii attempts to show that the state has no right to coerce. It characterizes some main desiderata that a successful conception of political authority must satisfy. While huemer s arguments are sufficient in my view, there are even more convincing analyses demonstrating the workability of an anarchocapitalist system see, for example, anarchy and the law. The problem of political authority an examination of the. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey book. An examination of the right to coerce and the duty to obey 365.
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