Search Results: Political Philosophy from Black Cat Hill Books

Tallahassee, FL University Presses of Florida: Florida State University, 1981. Paperback Second Edition (1981), Slightly Enlarged from the original Prentice-Hall edition of 1968. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows moderate rubbing to the panels and to the backstrip (where the authorial names have been somewhat obscured by the rubbing); former owner's name at the upper front endpaper; the binding remains square and perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches). vii, 308 pages. Translated by Leon… Read More

New York, NY Odyssey Press, 1951. Paperback Second Edition (1951), Revised & Enlarged. Sixth Printing thus. First published in 1935. A half dozen pages show UNDERLINING, OR BRACKETS IN THE TEXT. Else, Very Good: a mlld nudge to the upper corner tips; a bit of crimp to the heel of the backstrip; two pages creased at the upper corner tip; a tiny ding at the top edge of the text block; the binding remains square and perfectly secure. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. But for those few pages, a handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the very mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.25 x 5.75 x 1.1 inches). xlviii, 336 pages. Edited and Translated with an Introduction Philip Wheelwright. Language: English. Weight: 18 ounces. Green cloth over boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Second Edition (1951), Revised & Enlarged. Sixth… Read More

Boston, MA Shambhala , 2004. Hardcover First Edition Thus (2004), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (2004), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Near Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows a single page creased at the lower corner, right at the tip; a former owner's gift inscription in gilt ink at the front free endpaper; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". A lovely little volume. The DJ is flawless; price unclipped; mylar-protected. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.6 x 0.9 inches). xxv, 185 pages. Adapted from the translations of Joseph Jacobs. Introduction by Willis Barnstone. Language;… Read More

New York, NY The Philosophical Library, 1955. Hardcover First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with The Philosophical Library's customary practice. First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with The Philosophical Library's customary practice. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; the expected - but very light - tanning to the text pages; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfection. Remains bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a tiny, closed tear at the bottom of the front hinge; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Mentor Books, 1958. Paperback First Edition Thus [1958], Seventh Printing. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of careful use; price has been blocked out; slightest spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to wrapper covers; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains a sturdy copy with a clean text and not a lot of wear. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 12mo. (4.25 x .4 x 7 inches). 126 pages. Shipping weight: 3 ounces. Introduced, Selected and Edited by Robert E. Egner. First Edition Thus [1958], Seventh Printing. Mass Market Paperback.  

Ann Arbor, MI University of Michigan Press, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing. Three pages show UNDERLINING IN PURPLE INK and one page has a DRAWING IN THE MARGIN. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the upper rear corner tip; two pages have been dog-eared; very faint sunning to the rust-toned background field of the backstrip (the white and black titles thereon are unaffected, remaining bold and clearly legible. The binding is square and secure. Free of creases to the covers. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only minor, unobtrusive flaws, except for the underlining. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.6 inches). ix, 161 pages. 176 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11 ounces. Women And Culture Series. First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing. First published in… Read More

New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus, so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xv, 510pp. University Press Paperback. This ambitious and sweeping book presents a powerful argument against moral relativism and in favor of the objectivity of a theory of democratic individuality. Unlike much recent work in this field, the book does not simply adumbrate such a view. Rather, it develops the parallels between various versions of scientific and moral realism, and then reinterprets the history and internal logic of democratic theory, maintaining, for example, that the abolition of slavery represents genuine moral progress. The book also recasts the clashes between Marxist and Weberian, radical and liberal sociologies in the light of these moral claims, and… Read More

Barcelona, Spain Editorial Herder, 1965. Hardcover First Spanish Language Edition (1965), unstated. The Original French Language edition was published in 1956. Near Fine in Good+ to Very Good DJ: Book shows indications of very careful use; just a touch of foxing to the outside edges of the text block; some tape marks and residue to gthe endpapers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing several minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections only. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'.The DJ shows moderate wear to the extremities with scant loss to chipping and several tiny tears to the upper corner tips; mild rubbing and faint soiling to the panels and a bit fo darkening and soiling to… Read More

New York, NY Harper and Row: Harper Torchbacks, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. About half of the first forty pages show UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: shows the slightest spine lean; light wear to extremities, with some faint creases near the front corner tips; mild rubbing, a little soiling and foxing to the wrapper covers; the binding is secure. Free of ownership notations, inscriptions, or labels. Clearly this is a flawed copy, but one that remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (5.4 x .34 x 8 inches). xxiv, 316 pages. First Edition Thus [1963], so stated. Trade Paperback.

London, UK Methuen: University Paperbacks , 1960. Paperback First Edition Thus [1960], so stated. Third Printing [1964]. The hardcover was first published in 1928; This edition is based upon a reprint made in 1957 with revised bibliographical notes. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains secure; there is a single crease at the backstrip; former owner's name at the front endpaper; but the text is clean. Shows mild wear, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a clean, sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.2 x 0.9 inches). 527 pages. Shipping Weight: 17 ounces. First Edition Thus [1960], so stated. Third Printing [1964]. The hardcover was first published in 1928; This edition is based upon a reprint made in 1957 with revised bibliographical notes. Academic Press Paperback.

Princeton, NJ Princeton University Press, 1984. Paperback First Edition Thus (1984), so stated, with corrections of the first hardcover edition (1981). First Edition Thus (1984), so stated, with corrections of the first hardcover edition (1981). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities with a a couple of very fine creases near the top edge of the rear panel; mild rubbing to the panels; else flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches). xxxv, 380 pages. Language: English. Weight: 15.4 ounces. Princeton Legacy… Read More

New York, NY A.L. Fowle Publisher, 1903. Hardcover Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities; some mottling to the cloth covered boards; the top edge is somewhat dusted and the gilt titles at the back strip are dulled; a bit of crimping at the heel of the back strip; the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging. Binding square and secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. viii, 200pp. dark ruddy cloth with crimson spine, gilt spine titles. Makers of Modern Literature Series, Edited by John Morley. Tissued-protected frontis portrait. No date of publication provided. We accept 1903 as probable. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Random House: Vintage, 1989. Paperback First Trade Paperback Edition (1989), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First published in hardcover in 1978. First Trade Paperback Edition (1989), so stated. First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Five pages show SPARSE UNDERLINING AND/OR MARGIN LINES in the text. Else, Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of rubbing to the panels; aa single pages is dog-eared; the expected light tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding is slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and several imperfections. Clean. Corners sharp. Not far - in outward appearance - from "As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (8 x 5.25 x… Read More

New York, NY Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: Harvest, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus [1969], later printing [1975]. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of a bump to the upper front corner, which has imparted a barely discernible crease to that corner of the first few pages; else, only the mildest rubbing. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 300 pages. First Edition Thus [1969], later printing [1975]. Trade Paperback. 

London, UK Longmans, Green and Company, 1942. Hardcover First Edition (1942), so stated. First Edition (1942), so stated. Good+: Shows considerable rubbing to the extremities with the underlying board exposed at the corner tips; a small chip at the head of the backstrip; a mild and superficial indentation at the middle of the front panel; a hint of smudging to the parchment toned areas of background field at the front panel; else in excellent condition; the binding is square and remains secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, some noticeable wear. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.55 x 0.5 inches). 2vii, 64 pages. Preface by the author. Language: English. Weight: 8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Attractive… Read More

Chicago, IL Rand McNally and Company, 1972. Hardcover First Edition (1972); probable later printing; the LLC number: 77-181415. Extensive but light and extremely neat PENCIL UNDERLINING for the first half of the book. Else, Very Good+: shows faint thumbing to the fore-edge; light wear to the outside edges and mild rubbing to the panels; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws - and of course the pencil work. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1 inches). xi, 401 pages. Language: English. Weight: 23.7 ounces. First Edition (1972); probable later printing; the LLC number: 77-181415. Hardback: Decorated Cloth Boards. This book is a classical text book, on the sources of 20th century political thought. The… Read More

Columbia, SC University of South Carolina Press, 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), so stated. First Edition (1975), so stated. Very Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows the text block ever so slightly cocked; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single imperfection. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected (though the mylar-protected is considerably rubbed). NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 0.7 inches). xvii, 129 pages. Appendix. Index. Language: English. Weight: 13.7 ounces. Sewn binding in blue patterned paper-covered boards with dark blue cloth backing. All edges tinted… Read More

New York, NY Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1964. Paperback Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to extremities, with a tiny chip at the upper corner of the front panel; fairly heavy rubbing to wrapper covers; the text pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; the price on a sticker affixed to the lower corner of the front panel has been obscured with marker pen; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing some cover wear and other cosmetic flaws, as noted. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (6.9 x 4.25 x .45 inches). 179 pages. Edited by John R. Rodman. Language: English. Weight: 4.5 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.

Cambridge, UK Cambridge University Press, 1998. Hardcover First Edition [1998]; so stated. First Edition [1998]; so stated. Near Fine: shows only the slightest spine lean and a small faint smudge at the top of the fore-edge; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches). ix, 232 pages. Language: English. Weight: 18.2. ounces. Red boards with gilt titles at the backstrip. Hardback: Lacks DJ. This volume explores the currently dominant notion of postmodernity, both in the sense of a historical phase that succeeds… Read More

New York, NY The Free Press, 1984. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing indicated. First Ed; First Printing indicated. Very Good in Very Good+ DJ: Book shows faint waviness along the top edge of the text block due to exposure to moisture, though no dampstaining present; else flawless; binding square and secure; text clean. DJ shows two short, closed tears and some rumpling at heel of backstrip; slight toning at rear face; unclipped; mylar-protected. Overall, close to 'As New'. 8vo. viii, 327pp. Black cloth with gilt spine lettering. Hardcover with dustwrapper. Theories of justice, argues Virginia Held, are usually designed for a perfect, hypothetical world. They do not give us guidelines for living in an imperfect world in which the choices and decisions that we must make are seldom clear-cut. Seeking a morality based on actual experience, Held offers a method of inquiry with which to deal with the specific moral problems encountered in daily life. She argues that the division between… Read More