Samuel Scheffler's Equality and Tradition is a collection of first-rate essays in moral and political philosophy ... One of the most impressive features of Scheffler's work is his ability to do justice to opposing philosophical visions ... Scheffler's remarkable capacity to take up a broad perspective while remaining deeply attentive to the nuances of our evaluative practices is on display ... Read morethroughout this collection. Engagement with these essays is well worth the time and effort of anyone interested in questions of moral and political value.
Brian McElwee, Mind
Two principal virtues of written philosophy are clarity of presentation and depth of engagement with the subject matter, and few philosophers equal Samuel Scheffler's ability to realize these virtues simultaneously. Equality and Tradition is a collection of Scheffler's recent essays in moral and political philosophy. The book is both a worthy successor to his previous books and collections and an excellent entry point into the most recent literature in these fields.
Jon Garthoff, Notre Dame Philosophical Review
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