Theories of distributive justice : who gets what and why / Jeppe von Platz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Platz, Jeppe von, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Distributive justice.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

First Edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Routledge, 2020.

Summary:

"How should we design our economic systems? Should we tax the rich at a higher rate than the poor? Should we have a minimum wage? Should the state provide healthcare for all? These and many related questions are the subject of distributive justice, and different theories of distributive justice provide different ways to think about and answer such questions. This book provides a thorough introduction to the main theories of distributive justice and reveals the underlying sources of our disagreements about economic policy. It argues that the universe of theories of distributive justice is surprisingly simple, yet complicated. It is simple in that the main theories of distributive justice are just four in number, and in that these theories each offer a distinct, well defined theoretical approach to distributive justice; yet they are complicated in that the main theories disagree at several distinct, fundamental levels, and in that it is possible to spin innumerable new theories from the elements of the four main theories. Key Features: Covers the four major theories of distributive justice and their leading philosophers, elucidating the attractions and drawbacks of each: o F.A. Hayek and right-liberalism o John Rawls and left-liberalism. Robert Nozick and libertarianism o G.A. Cohen and socialism. Explains why these four theories have come to dominate most philosophical discussions on distributive justice, highlighting the essential answer provided in each that is lacking in other theories. Written for any reader coming up to the topic for the first time, with an annotated reading list at the end of each chapter and helpful glossary at the back of the book"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover

Half Title

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Table of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Information Boxes

Preface

1. Distributive Justice

2. Right-Liberalism/Hayek

3. Left-Liberalism/Rawls

4. Libertarianism/Nozick

5. Socialism/G.A. Cohen

6. Contrasts

7. Concluding Reflections

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9781000030235

1000030237

9780429318788

0429318782

OCLC:

1140353728