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Rawls: A Beginner´s Guide
Paul Graham
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Paperback. With inequality levels greater than ever before, the work of philosopher John Rawls has never been more relevant Num Pages: 208 pages. BIC Classification: HP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 197 x 21. Weight in Grams: 198.
‘The principles of justice are chosen behind a veil of ignorance’
– John Rawls, A Theory of Justice
What 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 ... Read more
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Publisher
Oneworld Publications
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Beginner's Guides
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781780748115
SKU
V9781780748115
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About Paul Graham
Dr Paul Graham is Dean of Social Sciences, Senior Lecturer in Politics and Director of Programmes in International Studies at the University of Buckingham.
Reviews for Rawls: A Beginner´s Guide
“An excellent overview of Rawl's contributions to contemporary political theory. A flair for the clear presentation and application of difficult ideas make this text an excellent resource.”
Dr Iain MacKenzie – Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Kent “Graham's lucid and penetrating study makes Rawl's thought accessible for those coming to it for the first time, whilst also doing ... Read more
Dr Iain MacKenzie – Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Kent “Graham's lucid and penetrating study makes Rawl's thought accessible for those coming to it for the first time, whilst also doing ... Read more