ABSTRACT

This volume brings together leading theorists to discuss the latest thinking on social justice - a central concern of contemporary politics and political philosophy. Contributors such as Carole Pateman, Raymond Plant and Chris Brown explore:
* the origins of the concept
* the contributions of thinkers such as Hume, Kant and Mill
* issues such as international justice, economic justice, justice and the environment and special rights.
By bringing together the latest applications of theories of justice with a discussion of origins, Perspectives on Social Justice provides a helpful overview for students and specialists alike.

chapter 1|15 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|30 pages

David Hume, contractarian 1

chapter 3|22 pages

Mill on justice

chapter 4|14 pages

Pareto and the critique of justice

chapter 6|18 pages

International social justice

chapter 9|24 pages

Justice in the community

Walzer on pluralism, equality and democracy 1

chapter 10|18 pages

Contractarian social justice

An overview of some contemporary debates

chapter 11|16 pages

Racial equality

Colour, culture and justice 1

chapter 13|20 pages

Beyond social justice and social democracy

Positive freedom and cultural rights 1

chapter 15|15 pages

Why social justice?