Social Justice
Social Justice by Matthew Clayton, published by Wiley in 2004, is a comprehensive exploration of the distribution of benefits and burdens among individuals and groups, a topic that has engaged some of history’s most significant philosophers. This edition spans 325 pages and is presented in English, offering a collection of influential contributions to contemporary political philosophy.
Readers will find a blend of classic and modern discussions on social justice, beginning with foundational texts by Locke and Hume, and progressing to contemporary theories from thinkers such as Rawls, Nozick, and Dworkin, along with critiques from notable scholars. The book addresses various specific issues, including family dynamics, market incentives, world poverty, cultural rights, and considerations for future generations, making it relevant for students of law, politics, and philosophy. An introductory essay and a guide to further reading enhance the volume’s educational value.
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The question of how to distribute benefits and burdens between different individuals and groups has exercised some of the greatest philosophers of the past, and dominates the study of contemporary political philosophy. This volume brings together some of the most creative contributions to one of the most intellectually fertile, and politically significant, areas of debate in practical philosophy.
Beginning with two classic discussions by Locke and Hume, the volume then turns to contemporary theories of social justice, focusing on Rawls, Nozick, Dworkin, and some of their most influential critics. It concludes with a set of provocative readings on various specific issues – the family, market incentives, world poverty, cultural rights, and future generations – that have extended or challenged common conceptions of justice.
With an introductory essay and a guide to further reading, Social Justice will appeal to students in law, politics, and normative economics, as well as philosophy.
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