Rawls's A theory of justice : a reader's guide / Frank Lovett.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lovett, Frank.

Series:

Continuum reader's guides.

Continuum reader's guides

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Justice.

Rawls, John, 1921-2002. Theory of justice.

Rawls, John.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (176 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Continuum, c2011.

Summary:

John Rawls's A Theory of Justice , first published in 1971, is arguably the most important work of moral and political philosophy of the twentieth century. A staple on undergraduate courses in political theory, it is a classic text in which Rawls makes an astonishing contribution to political and moral thought. . Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Rawls for the first time, the book offers guidance on:. - Philosophical and histori

Contents:

Contents; Acknowledgments; 1 Introduction and Context; 2 Overview of Themes; 3 Reading the Text; 4 Reception and Influence; Notes; Bibliography and Further Reading; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-4411-7107-X

1-282-91262-3

9786612912627

1-4411-5681-X

OCLC:

693761514