Nesbitt, Darin R.

Probes the proposal of Edmonton, Alberta city Councilor Robert Noce that Edmonton merge with its surrounding municipalities, including the city of St. Albert. The growing popularity of the megacity concept; The main benefit of civic amalgamation being cost-savings; Criticism of such amalgamation; Previous efforts in Canada.

This dissertation critically examines the moral and political philosophy of T.H. Green in order to assess his reconceptualization of individuality, freedom, and rights within a common good liberal framework. The objective is to expand out understanding of Green's version of liberalism. There are four main themes: (1) Green's conception of individuality is appraised and upheld as a substitute for liberal individualism; (2) the role and place of values, virtues, and a conmon good in his moral philosophy are explored and defended vithin a liberal context; (3) Green's concept of political obligation, one based on a common good, is reviewed in order to demonstrate the liberal character of his apptoach; and (4) an attempt is made to extract from Green's texts a consistent theory of individual rights. The dissertation supports Green's revised conception of political obligation and his general theory of individual rights revolving around a liberal common good.

Darin R. Nesbitt (Douglas College Faculty) contributed the chapter, "T.H. Green on property rights" (1st ed. 2005).

The British idealists of the late 19th and early 20th century are best known for their contribution to metaphysics, logic, and political philosophy. Yet they also made important contributions to social and public policy, social and moral philosophy and moral education, as shown by this volume.

Custom edition. Pearson collections. Understanding politics -- Politics and society -- The new community -- Political philosophy and its offshoot : political science -- The crito -- Of the things for which men, and especially princes, are praised or blamed -- Democracy and democratic government -- Liberalism, conservatism, socialism, and fascism -- Harrison Bergeron -- A theory of justice -- The right to arms -- Political participation and civic engagement -- The triumph of the yell -- Elections, the electoral system, and voting behaviour -- A vote for voting on election day -- Political influence : interest groups, lobbyists, and social movement. --From publisher description.

T. H. Green often remarks that the legitimacy of a claim-right is based upon its recognition by a sovereign community. This controversial doctrine led scholars such as Melvin Richter to spurn his theory of individual rights. The article maintains that the "recognition requirement" is much more complex and subtle than commentators have recognized, especially in relation to the right to life. Once the different forms of recognition are revealed and assessed, the doctrine becomes consistent and plausible. Consequently the article, based partially on the works of Ann Cacoullos, Rex Martin, and Geoffrey Thomas, provides a new interpretation of Green's doctrine of recognition that makes his theory of rights conceptually coherent and compelling.