The Morality of Politics (Third Edition) (Hardcover) / by CHOW Po Chung

**From whence does the legitimacy of power arise?** **When can citizens be said to live well and with dignity?** **Is there truly room for morality in the political world?** A just society that values individual autonomy should provide fair opportunities and conditions for free and equal citizens, enabling each person to pursue a life of self-determination. This implies that the state cannot treat citizens arbitrarily, nor can it regard them merely as instruments. Instead, it must respect individuals' fundamental rights. Politics must be moral because human beings possess dignity. This is the starting point of political morality. The first edition and the expanded edition of this book were honored with: The 8th Hong Kong Book Prize in 2015 and the Hong Kong Publishing Biennial Award (Social Sciences) in 2017. The author has added a new preface for the third edition, and two recent essays are included at the end of the book: "On Political Philosophy" and "An Outline of a Just Society." "Those who live for their beliefs, convinced that integrity of character and societal justice are only achieved by embodying these convictions in life, hold a realizable ideal, provided we are willing to strive for it. With belief comes hope. I pray this book will accompany the people of Hong Kong onward." -- CHOW Po Chung Author: CHOW Po Chung ISBN: 9789882372153 Binding: Hardcover Language: Traditional Chinese Pages: 384 Dimensions: 210 x 148 mm **Author Introduction** CHOW Po Chung graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, UK. He is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Government and Public Administration at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests lie in contemporary political philosophy, particularly liberalism and theories of social justice. He has received the Vice-Chancellor's Exemplary Teaching Award and the General Education Exemplary Teaching Award from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Books previously awarded the Hong Kong Book Prize include "The Morality of Politics" (2015), "The Little Prince's Realizations" (2017), and "Our Golden Age" (2020). He has also authored "The Political Equality of Free Men," "Dialogues in Political Philosophy," "Approaching the Wisdom of Life," and others. **Endorsements** This book powerfully refutes political realism, cynicism, and value skepticism with rigorous logic and concise language. The author's prose flows effortlessly as he sharply critiques prevailing issues, setting a paradigm for upholding the fundamental moral rights of all beings. — KWAN Sin-chi (Retired Chair Professor of Government and Public Administration, Chinese University of Hong Kong) As a public intellectual, CHOW Po Chung confronts reality but refuses to become jaded. He expresses respect for differing opinions through persistent inquiry, and unabashedly harbors aspirations and faith in the pursuit of a good life. — CHEN Chi-kwan (Research Fellow, Academia Sinica, Taiwan; Editor-in-Chief, Thought) Political philosophy is an ancient discipline and a prominent field in contemporary philosophy, with liberalism being the dominant current within this field. This book offers profound inspiration to beginners, while also benefiting expert scholars. — CHAN Yuk-wah (Professor, Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Hong Kong) https://youtu.be/FmMIru5bZDc