Rawls

A Beginner's Guide

von Paul Graham

Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

'The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance' - John Rawls, A Theory of JusticeWhat is justice? How can we know it? How can we make our society more just? The most significant political philosopher since John Stuart Mill, John Rawls (1921 - 2002) grappled with such dilemmas. His work has been the source not only of academic argument, but also of political debate and legislative reform, arguing that we have a moral duty to organise society so as to rectify undeserved inequality.In the first introduction to Rawls's work which encompasses his entire career, Dr Paul Graham combines lucid exposition with thought-provoking criticism. Locating Rawls in the rich history of political thought, Graham explores a theory that remains fiercely relevant as the developed world sees unprecedented levels of inequality. For anyone concerned with how society works, this is a vital introduction to one of the great modern philosophers and to a subject that is crucial to how we live.

• ISBN: 9781780748115
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.12.2015
• Größe: 195 x 127 mm
• Verlag: Oneworld Publications