A relational theory of justice : African economic, political, and legal philosophy in and beyond the continent / Thaddeus Metz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Metz, Thaddeus, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Justice--Moral and ethical aspects.

Justice.

Religion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Other Title:

African economic, political, and legal philosophy in and beyond the continent

Place of Publication:

Oxford ; New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2026]

Summary:

'A Relational Theory of Justice' argues that normative economic, political, and legal philosophy should be grounded on people's relational features, in particular their ability to commune with others and be communed with by them. Usually, philosophers of justice in the West have based their views on people's intrinsic features, ones that make no essential reference to others, such as their well-being, autonomy, or self-ownership. In addition, critics of basing institutional choice on justice, whether in the African, feminist, Marxian, or Confucian traditions, have often appealed to non-intrinsic values. In contrast, this book articulates and defends accounts of justice based on the dignity of people's relational nature.

Contents:

A relational moral theory

Civil liberties

Economic positions

Economic possessions

Political power

International relations

Civil justice

Criminal justice

Just war theory

Transitional justice.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (Oxford Academic, viewed on September 28, 2026).

Other Format:

Print version : Metz, Thaddeus. relational theory of justice.

ISBN:

9780191957659

0191957658

OCLC:

1594773470

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