Lectures On The Principles Of Political Obligation (1895)

Lectures On The Principles Of Political Obligation is a book written by Thomas Hill Green in 1895. The book is a collection of lectures that Green delivered at Oxford University in the late 1870s. The lectures explore the concept of political obligation, which refers to the duty of citizens to obey the laws and regulations of their government. Green argues that political obligation is not simply a matter of obedience to authority, but rather a moral obligation that arises from the nature of society itself. He contends that individuals have a duty to contribute to the common good of society, and that this duty is best fulfilled through political participation and the acceptance of political obligations. The book is divided into six lectures, each of which explores a different aspect of political obligation. The first lecture provides an overview of the concept and its historical development, while the second lecture examines the relationship between political obligation and individual freedom. The third lecture explores the role of the state in enforcing political obligations, while the fourth lecture discusses the role of the citizen in fulfilling these obligations. The fifth lecture examines the relationship between political obligation and morality, while the final lecture considers the implications of Green's ideas for contemporary political theory. Throughout the book, Green draws on a range of philosophical and historical sources to support his arguments, making it a valuable resource for students of political philosophy and political theory.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.