Perspectives on Social Justice
From Hume to Walzer
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781134749522 | |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis | Publication: | June 22, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781134749522 |
| Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
| Publication: | June 22, 2005 |
| Imprint: | Routledge |
| Language: | English |
This volume brings together leading theorists to discuss the latest thinking on social justice - a central concern of contemporary politics and political philosophy. Contributors such as Carole Pateman, Raymond Plant and Chris Brown explore:
* the origins of the concept
* the contributions of thinkers such as Hume, Kant and Mill
* issues such as international justice, economic justice, justice and the environment and special rights.
By bringing together the latest applications of theories of justice with a discussion of origins, Perspectives on Social Justice provides a helpful overview for students and specialists alike.
This volume brings together leading theorists to discuss the latest thinking on social justice - a central concern of contemporary politics and political philosophy. Contributors such as Carole Pateman, Raymond Plant and Chris Brown explore:
* the origins of the concept
* the contributions of thinkers such as Hume, Kant and Mill
* issues such as international justice, economic justice, justice and the environment and special rights.
By bringing together the latest applications of theories of justice with a discussion of origins, Perspectives on Social Justice provides a helpful overview for students and specialists alike.
