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Focusing on the intersection of morality and law, the author addresses contentious urban issues such as the political implications of public spaces, hate speech, and the boundaries of free expression. The discussion extends to segregation, busing, and racial quotas, as well as challenges related to education and housing in ghettos. Additionally, the book examines the regulation of vices like prostitution and gambling, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these factors shape urban life and societal norms.
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The Philosopher in the City, Hadley Arkes
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- The Philosopher in the City
- Subtitle
- The Moral Dimensions of Urban Politics
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Hadley Arkes
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 482
- ISBN13
- 9780691642765
- Category
- Architecture and Urbanism
- Description
- Focusing on the intersection of morality and law, the author addresses contentious urban issues such as the political implications of public spaces, hate speech, and the boundaries of free expression. The discussion extends to segregation, busing, and racial quotas, as well as challenges related to education and housing in ghettos. Additionally, the book examines the regulation of vices like prostitution and gambling, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these factors shape urban life and societal norms.