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Philosophy and the Problems of Work
Kory P. . Ed(S): Schaff
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Description for Philosophy and the Problems of Work
Hardback. Brings together philosophical perspectives on the subject of labour and work. Ranging from selections by historical figures such as Plato and Marx to contemporary debates in political theory and philosophy of economics, it covers a variety of viewpoints across analytical and continental traditions. Editor(s): Schaff, Kory P. Num Pages: 400 pages, bibliography, index. BIC Classification: HPS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 600.
Philosophy and the Problems of Work brings together for the first time important philosophical perspectives on the subjects of labor and work, spanning analytical and Continental traditions. This comprehensive collection engages contemporary debates in political theory and the philosophy of economics, including the perspectives of classical and welfare liberals, anarchists, and feminists, about the nature and meaning of work in modern technological society, the issues of meaningful work and exploitation, justice and equality, the welfare state and democratic rights, and whether market socialism is a competitive alternative to traditional capitalism. An introduction by the editor charts the historical development of ... Read more
Philosophy and the Problems of Work brings together for the first time important philosophical perspectives on the subjects of labor and work, spanning analytical and Continental traditions. This comprehensive collection engages contemporary debates in political theory and the philosophy of economics, including the perspectives of classical and welfare liberals, anarchists, and feminists, about the nature and meaning of work in modern technological society, the issues of meaningful work and exploitation, justice and equality, the welfare state and democratic rights, and whether market socialism is a competitive alternative to traditional capitalism. An introduction by the editor charts the historical development of ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield United States
Number of pages
400
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780742507944
SKU
V9780742507944
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About Kory P. . Ed(S): Schaff
Kory Schaff is in the Ph.D. program at the University of California, San Diego.
Reviews for Philosophy and the Problems of Work
Kory Schaff brings together here many of the important philosophical studies of work from the last fifty years. There is an ample spread of points of view—-from Arendt to Roemer and from Nozick to Elster. With many of the authors commenting on one another in their essays, the reader gets the benefit of a genuine dialogue. Schaff has selected writings ... Read more