| Description |
308 pages ; 20 cm |
| Contents |
1. Doing the right thing -- 2. The greatest happiness principle / Utilitarianism -- 3. Do we own ourselves? / Libertarianism -- 4. Hired help / markets and morals -- 5. What matters is the motive / Immanuel Kant -- 6. The case for equality/ John Rawls -- 7. Arguing affirmative action -- 8. Who deserves what? / Aristotle -- 9. What do we owe one another? / Dilemmas of Loyalty -- 10. Justice and the common good |
| Summary |
Considering the role of justice in our society and our lives, Michael Sandel reveals how an understanding of philosophy can help to make sense of politics, religion, morality - and our own convictions. Breaking down hotly contested issues, from abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage, to patriotism, dissent and affirmative action, Sandel shows how the biggest questions in our civic life can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate. "Justice" promises to take readers - of all ages and political persuasions - on an exhilarating journey to confront today's political and moral controversies in a fresh and enlightening way |
| Notes |
First published in the United States of America by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2009. First published in Great Britain by Allen Lane, 2009 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Values
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Justice
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Ethics
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Value
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Fairness
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Values.
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Ethics.
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Justice.
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| Reading List |
ASP214 recommended text 2024
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| ISBN |
9780141041339 |
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0141041331 |
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