Social Philosophy
Social Philosophy by Gerald F. Gaus, published by M.E. Sharpe in 1999, is a concise introductory text that explores the foundations of social ethics within a pluralistic society. This 245-page book is presented in English and offers clear analyses of key concepts such as liberty, harm to others, private property rights, and distributive justice. Gaus introduces readers to significant figures in social philosophy, including John Stuart Mill and John Rawls, while also addressing contemporary communitarian perspectives.
Readers will find that the book delves into the technical aspects of social philosophy, incorporating elements like game theory and social choice theory. Gaus employs accessible examples and stories to clarify complex ideas, making the material approachable for those new to the subject. The text serves as a resource for understanding the interplay between individual rights and collective moral frameworks, contributing to discussions in political science and sociology.
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This short and accessible introductory text discusses how people in a pluralistic society such as ours can accept a common social ethic — a publicly justified morality. It presents clear analyses of the basic concepts, including justifications of liberty, harm to others, private property rights, distributive justice, environmental harms, help to others and offensive behavior. Gaus acquaints the reader with the major figures in social philosophy — John Stuart Mill, Jeremy Bentham, Thomas Hobbes, John Locke, David Hume, John Rawls, David Gauthier, and Joel Feinberg — as well as recent communitarian philosophers. The basic technical aspects of social philosophy are also introduced: game theory, social choice theory, the ideas rational action, rational bargaining, and public goods. Throughout, helpful short examples and stories are used to illustrate the material.
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