Rawls 'A Theory of Justice' and Its Critics: A Theory of Justice and Its Critics

Description: Rawls 'A Theory of Justice' and Its Critics by Chandran Kukathas, Philip Pettit A study of Rawls work, "A Theory of Justice", the book gives a concise account of Rawls central ideas, situates them within contemporary debates and subjects them to critical scrutiny. Among the subjects covered are utilitarianism, majoritarianism and the contractarian synthesis. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Rawlss A Theory of Justice has been enormously influential in philosophy, political theory, welfare economics and jurisprudence. This book is a systematic study of Rawlss work. It provides a clear and concise account of Rawlss ideas, situates them within contemporary debates and submits them to critical scrutiny. The authors discuss the background against which A Theory of Justice was written, the contractarian character of Rawlss theory, his claims about justice and his arguments for them. Finally the authors look at Rawlss emerging self-interpretation and self-critique, identifying the different phases of his later development. Clear and accessible to non-specialists, this book will also be of great value to students in philosophy, sociology and economics. Table of Contents A new departure; a contractarian theory; a theory of justics; a problem of interpretation; the liberatarian critique; the self-critique. Details ISBN0745602827 Pages 176 Series Key Contemporary Thinkers Year 1990 ISBN-10 0745602827 ISBN-13 9780745602820 Format Paperback Imprint Polity Press Place of Publication Oxford Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 172.2 Media Book Language English Edition 1st Publication Date 1990-09-20 Short Title Rawls Subtitle A Theory of Justice and Its Critics DOI 10.1604/9780745602820 UK Release Date 1990-09-20 AU Release Date 1990-09-20 NZ Release Date 1990-09-20 Author Philip Pettit Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd Alternative 9780745602813 Audience Undergraduate We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22441046;

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