×


 x 

Shopping cart
Juha Räikkä - Social Justice in Practice: Questions in Ethics and Political Philosophy (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics) - 9783319046327 - V9783319046327
Stock image for illustration purposes only - book cover, edition or condition may vary.

Social Justice in Practice: Questions in Ethics and Political Philosophy (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics)

€ 121.91
FREE Delivery in Ireland
Description for Social Justice in Practice: Questions in Ethics and Political Philosophy (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics) Hardcover. This book provides readers with an updated discussion of important and practical social justice issues, presenting issues from a new perspective, based on the author's research. Coverage includes such concepts as morality, fairness, and self-deception. Series: Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics. Num Pages: 185 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPS; JPA; LAB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 162 x 242 x 15. Weight in Grams: 426.

In this book the practical dimension of social justice is explained using the analysis and discussion of a variety of well-known topics. These include: the relation between theory and practice in normative political philosophy; the issue of justice under uncertainty; the question of whether we can and should unmask social injustices by means of conspiracy theories; the issues of privacy and the right to privacy; the issue of how certain psychological states may affect our moral obligations, in particular the obligation to treat others fairly; and finally the concepts of morality, fairness, and self-deception. The primary goal of the book is ... Read more

Juha Räikkä is a professor at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on ethics and political philosophy.

Show Less

Product Details

Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics
Number of Pages
167
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319046327
SKU
V9783319046327
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

Reviews for Social Justice in Practice: Questions in Ethics and Political Philosophy (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics)
“In Social Justice in Practice, Juha Räikkä addresses a wide variety of subjects, tackling each one with competence and originality. … Räikkä makes each topic accessible and appealing also to readers unfamiliar with them. … Räikkä’s essays are certainly challenging and thought-provoking. This is a highly appreciable feature in a philosophical book and a good reason to read it.” (Francesca ... Read more

Goodreads reviews for Social Justice in Practice: Questions in Ethics and Political Philosophy (Studies in Applied Philosophy, Epistemology and Rational Ethics)


Subscribe to our newsletter

News on special offers, signed editions & more!