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Frontiers of Justice: Disability, Nationality, Species Membership (The Tanner Lectures on Human Values),Used
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Theories of social justice are necessarily abstract, reaching beyond the particular and the immediate to the general and the timeless. Yet such theories, addressing the world and its problems, must respond to the real and changing dilemmas of the day. A brilliant work of practical philosophy, Frontiers of Justice is dedicated to this proposition. Taking up three urgent problems of social justice neglected by current theories and thus harder to tackle in practical terms and everyday life, Martha Nussbaum seeks a theory of social justice that can guide us to a richer, more responsive approach to social cooperation.The idea of the social contractespecially as developed in the work of John Rawlsis one of the most powerful approaches to social justice in the Western tradition. But as Nussbaum demonstrates, even Rawls's theory, suggesting a contract for mutual advantage among approximate equals, cannot address questions of social justice posed by unequal parties. How, for instance, can we extend the equal rights of citizenshipeducation, health care, political rights and libertiesto those with physical and mental disabilities? How can we extend justice and dignified life conditions to all citizens of the world? And how, finally, can we bring our treatment of nonhuman animals into our notions of social justice? Exploring the limitations of the social contract in these three areas, Nussbaum devises an alternative theory based on the idea of 'capabilities.' She helps us to think more clearly about the purposes of political cooperation and the nature of political principlesand to look to a future of greater justice for all.
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- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: This book has five hundred twelve pages. It offers a comprehensive exploration of social justice theories.
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- Q: What are the dimensions of the book? A: The book measures six inches in length, one and a half inches in width, and eight and a half inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Martha Nussbaum. She is a renowned philosopher known for her work on social justice.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book belongs to the Natural Law genre. It discusses theories of social justice and their applications.
- Q: How can I use this book? A: You can read this book for insights into social justice theories. It is suitable for students and professionals interested in philosophy.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, it is suitable for beginners. The author presents complex ideas in an accessible manner.
- Q: What themes does the book cover? A: The book covers themes such as disability rights, citizenship, and animal justice within social cooperation.
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- Q: Is this book recommended for academic use? A: Yes, this book is highly recommended for academic use in philosophy and social justice courses.
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