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What Is Justice?: Classic And Contemporary Readings
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What Is Justice? Classic And Contemporary Readings, 2/E, Brings Together Many Of The Most Prominent And Influential Writings On The Topic Of Justice, Providing An Exceptionally Comprehensive Introduction To The Subject. It Places Special Emphasis On Social Contract Theories Of Justice, Both Ancient And Modern, Culminating In The Monumental Work Of John Rawls And Various Responses To His Work. It Also Deals With Questions Of Retributive Justice And Punishment, Topics That Are Often Excluded From Other Volumes On Justice. This New Edition Features Expanded And Updated Readings On Justice And Punishment And Includes More Recent Responses To John Rawls'S Work.Part One Of The Book Features Selections From Classical Sources Including Homer, Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, And Mencius, As Well As Excerpts From The Bible And The Koran. Part Two Provides Readings On The State Of Nature And The Social Contract, From Hobbes And Locke To Rawls, Nozick, Gauthier, And Baier. Part Three Includes The Declaration Of Independence And Amendments To The U.S. Constitution In Addition To Selections On Property And Social Justice By Locke, Hume, Adam Smith, Engels, Marx, Mill, And Several Contemporary Authors. Part Four Offers A Wide Variety Of Readings On Punishment, Several Of Which Address The Death Penalty. Part Five Begins With Selections From Rawls'S Work And Includes Responses From Dworkin, Nagel, Nozick, Macintyre, Sandel, Walzer, Okin, And Rawls Himself. Each Selection Is Preceded By A Brief Introduction And Each Of The Five Parts Opens With An Introduction. The Volume Is Further Enhanced By A General Introduction And An Updated And Extensive Bibliography.Ideal For A Wide Variety Of Courses Including Social And Political Philosophy, Ethics, Philosophy Of Law, And Contemporary Moral Problems, What Is Justice?, 2/E, Does Not Assume Any Philosophical Or Specialized Background. It Is Also Engaging Reading For Anyone Interested In Justice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What topics are covered in 'What Is Justice?: Classic and Contemporary Readings'? A: The book covers a wide range of topics related to justice, including social contract theories, retributive justice, punishment, and various influential writings from classical and contemporary sources.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'What Is Justice?: Classic and Contemporary Readings' is Robert C. Solomon.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in philosophy? A: Yes, the book is designed for readers without a philosophical background, making it accessible for beginners interested in justice.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition of the book was published on November 11, 1999.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 366 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does this book include a bibliography? A: Yes, the volume includes an updated and extensive bibliography.
- Q: What are the main parts of the book? A: The book is divided into five parts, covering classical sources, social contract theories, property and social justice, punishment, and responses to John Rawls's work.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for courses in ethics and political philosophy? A: Yes, it is ideal for a variety of courses, including social and political philosophy, ethics, and philosophy of law.
- Q: Does the book provide introductions for each section? A: Yes, each selection within the sections is preceded by a brief introduction, and each of the five parts opens with an introduction.