The Grounds of Political Legitimacy, Fabienne Peter

The Grounds of Political Legitimacy, published by Oxford University Press in 2023 is authored by Fabienne Peter, a prominent Professor in Warwick’s Philosophy Department. The book explores what makes political decisions—on issues like climate policy or abortion—legitimate. While democracy is often seen as the answer, Peter argues it’s not the only one: when we do know what’s right, leaders must act accordingly. Offering a fresh perspective on both democratic and authoritarian limits, this work is especially timely.