Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 291 g
Buch, Englisch, 75 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 291 g
Reihe: Elements in Political Psychology
ISBN: 978-1-009-61231-9
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
This Element provides an opinionated survey of the ideal and nonideal theory debate in political philosophy. It adopts a minimal conception of ideal theory as 'theorizing that aims to characterize ideal or perfect justice' and investigates four major questions about ideal theory. First, does ideal theory provide a benchmark for evaluating what is more just than what? Second, does it provide a target for long-term reform? Third, does it provide a gauge of appropriate or permissible responses to injustice? Fourth, to what extent should we do ideal theory? The core message is that ideal theory is not uniquely or especially well suited to serving as a benchmark, target, or gauge, and it deserves no pride of place in the discipline. Nevertheless, ideal theory is somewhat valuable and we should hope it remains one active research program among many. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
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1. Introduction; 2. Evaluating justice; 3. Pursuing justice; 4. Responding to injustice; 5. Theorizing about justice; 6. Conclusion; References.
