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As Free and as Just as Possible: The Theory of Marxian Liberalism
Jeffrey Reiman
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Description for As Free and as Just as Possible: The Theory of Marxian Liberalism
Paperback. Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures. Series: Blackwell Public Philosophy Series. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; JPFK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 152 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures.
Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures.
- Maps a new frontier in moral philosophy and political theory
- Distills a new concept of justice that recognizes the iniquities of capitalism
- Synthesis of elements of Marxism and Liberalism will interest readers in both camps
- Direct and jargon-free style opens these complex ideas to a wide readership
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Series
Blackwell Public Philosophy Series
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118720387
SKU
V9781118720387
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About Jeffrey Reiman
Jeffrey Reiman is the William Fraser McDowell Professor of Philosophy at American University in Washington, DC. A central figure in numerous political and philosophical debates in America, including those on abortion and criminal justice, he is the author of In Defense of Political Philosophy (1972), Justice and Modern Moral Philosophy (1990), Critical Moral Liberalism: Theory and Practice (1997), The Death ... Read more
Reviews for As Free and as Just as Possible: The Theory of Marxian Liberalism
“In the preface, Reiman says he hopes the book will be of interest to both the educated layperson and the professional philosopher; in this respect it succeeds admirably. Written in clear and lucid prose, the book will be a valuable resource for students looking for an introduction to Marx and Rawls’s thought on freedom, justice and capitalism.” (Res Publica, 1 ... Read more