Justice, equality and constructivism: essays on G. A. Cohen's rescuing justice and equality

G.A. Cohen has made a major contribution to contemporary political theory as an egalitarian and a critic of John Rawls. In his recent book Rescuing Justiceand Equality he defended two central theses, that egalitarianism is central to our concept of justice and that fundamental principles of justice are not dependent on contingent facts about society or human nature. The contributors tothis volume are noted for their own work on these topics, and here offer explorations of Cohens themes and detailed criticism of his arguments. They variously challenge Cohens view of the centrality of equality to justice, of the scope for free choice of occupation and economic incentives, as well as his view that fundamental principles of justice are insensitive to facts. This volume will be of great value to students and professionals working in political theory and moral philosophy.

• ISBN: 978-1-4051-9175-3
• Editorial: Wiley-Blackwell
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 136
• Fecha Publicación: 26/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés