Welfare : the social issues in philosophical perspective / Nicholas Rescher.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rescher, Nicholas, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public welfare--United States.

Public welfare.

Welfare state.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (199 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania : University of Pittsburgh Press, [1972]

Summary:

This book by Nicholas Rescher offers a philosophical examination of social issues related to human welfare. It explores the evolution of public welfare concepts from the 'minimal state' concerned with physical security to the 'welfare state' addressing economic security, health, and education. Rescher critically appraises the efficacy of governmental measures in achieving human happiness, arguing that welfare is not the ultimate goal of society. The text challenges traditional democratic and liberal assumptions, positing that welfare programs may not achieve their objectives and that values like freedom and justice can conflict with collective welfare. It is intended for readers interested in the intersection of philosophy and social policy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Contents

Preface

Introduction

1. The Nature of Welfare

Man's Welfare

Yardsticks for Welfare

Who's to Judge?

2. Social Welfare as a Value

3. Social Welfare and Personal Happiness

4. Quality of Life and Social Indicators

5. Health and Welfare

6. Poverty

Appendix to Chapter 6

7. Social Responsibility for Warfare

8. The Political Dimension of Welfare

Welfare and Planning

Welfare and the Political Process

9. Beyond the Welfare State

The Welfare State

Social Goals Beyond Welfare

The Post Welfare State

Name Index

Subject Index Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9780822975960

0822975963

OCLC:

1427668167