INTRODUCTION

This dossier includes a selection of papers based on some of thepresentations delivered at the second edition of the Braga Colloquium in theHistory of Moral and Political Philosophy, which is an international conferenceorganized every year by the Centre for Ethics, Politics and Society at theUniversity of Minho. The purpose of the Colloquium is to promote the study ofthe tradition of political and moral philosophy, with a special interest inunderstanding how its legacy has contributed to shape our institutions, cultureand beliefs and thus how it can contribute to tackle the challenges our societiesare facing today. To this end, every year a specific theme is chosen for theconference by taking in consideration the current political, economic and socialsituation in Europe (and beyond).