Civility and Disobedience

Originally Published In 1975 This Book Seeks To Examine The Problem Of Political Obligation: When Are We Obligated To Obey The Laws? It Presents A Critique Of Traditional Justifications Of Obligation - Especially Of Social Contract Theory - And Attempts To Develop A Fresh Theory Of Obligation As Both Justified And Limited By The Need To Substitute The Culture Of Civility For The Violence And Barbarism Of Pre-Political Society. Civility It Is Argued Can Be Attained By The Creation Of A Common Political Life Characterised By Equality Liberty Participation And Accountability Of Public Authority. Dr Zwiebach''S Argument On Behalf Of A Broadened Conception Of Civility And Disobedience Was A Significant Contribution To The Important Dialogue On Political Obligation On A More Civilised Notion As ''Common Life'' On ''Right'' ''Politics'' And On The Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Theory And Practice Of Liberalism.