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Justice and the Social Contract: Samuel Freeman's Essays on Rawlsian Political Philosophy (2006 Hardcover)

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Type: Textbook Dewey Edition: 22 Table Of Content: IntroductionPart One: A Theory of JusticeChapter One: Reason and Agreement in Social Contract ViewsChapter Two: Utilitarian, Deontology, and the Priority of RightChapter Three: Consequentialist, Publicity, Stability, and Property-Owning DemocracyChapter Four: Rawls and Luck EgalitarianismChapter Five: Congruence and the Good JusticePart Two: Political LiberalismChapter Six: Political Liberalism and the Possibility of a Just Democratic ConstitutionChapter Seven: Public Reason and Political JustificationPart Three: The Law of PeoplesChapter Eight: The Law of Peoples, Social Cooperation, Human Rights, and Distributive JusticeChapter Nine: Distributed Justice and the Law of PeoplesAppendicesAppendix A: Remarks on John Rawls, Memorial Service, Sanders Theater, Harvard University, February 27, 2003Appendix B: John Rawls: Friend and Teacher (Obituary from The Chronical Review: The Chronicle of Higher Education, December 13, 2002) Number of Pages: 352 Pages Format: Hardcover Subject Area: Law, Political Science, Philosophy Dewey Decimal: 320.011 LC Classification Number: JC578.F697 2006 brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Item Length: 5.9 in Publication Name: Justice and the Social Contract : Essays on Rawlsian Political Philosophy Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated ISBN-10: 0195301412 Author: Samuel Freeman Reviews: "Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a seriousinterest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley, "Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice,CHOICE "Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principles of distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University "Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley, "Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice, CHOICE "Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principles of distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University "Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley, "Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation.His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminatingdiscussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This importantcollection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest inpolitical philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California atBerkeley, "Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretationand justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principles of distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University, "Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice, CHOICE"Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principles of distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University"Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley, "Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice, CHOICE"Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principlesof distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University"Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley"Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice, CHOICE"Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."--Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principlesof distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University"Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley, "Highly recommended."--D.H. Rice, CHOICE "Freeman seems to have read almost all of the classical philosophical sources on which Rawls drew, to have assimilated large stretches of contemporary and secondary literature, and to have thought deeply about every sentence Rawls ever wrote.... The result is an extraordinarily substantial set of papers...this is a very valuable book."-- Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews "Freeman is the leading authority on the thought and writing of John Rawls, and Rawls was the leading political and social philosopher of the twentieth century. Freeman's clear, careful, and deeply informed studies in these essays offer important insight about basic questions of interpretation and justification--about Rawls's contractualism, about his relation to utilitarianism, about the idea of public reason, and about his reasons for limiting his principles of distributive justice to the self-contained nation-state."--Thomas Nagel, New York University "Freeman is one of the leading political philosophers of his generation. His influential papers include some of the most sophisticated and illuminating discussions of themes from Rawls's earlier and later work. This important collection will be essential reading for anyone with a serious interest in political philosophy." --R. Jay Wallace, University of California at Berkeley LCCN: 2005-058991 Synopsis: Samuel Freeman was a student of the influential philosopher John Rawls, he has edited numerous books dedicated to Rawl's work and is arguable Rawls' foremost interpreter. This volume collects new and previously published articles by Freeman on Rawls. Among other things, Freeman places Rawls within historical context in the social contract tradition, and thoughtfully addresses criticisms of this position. Not only is Freeman a leading authority on Rawls, but he is an excellent thinker in his own right, and these articles will be useful to a wide range of scholars interested in Rawls and the expanse of his influence., John Rawls (1921-2002) was one of the 20th century's most important philosophers and continues to be among the most widely discussed of contemporary thinkers. His work, particularly A Theory of Justice, is integral to discussions of social and international justice, democracy, liberalism, welfare economics, and constitutional law, in departments of philosophy, politics, economics, law, public policy, and others. Samuel Freeman is one of Rawls's foremost interpreters. This volume contains nine of his essays on Rawls and Rawlsian justice, two of which are previously unpublished. Freeman places Rawls within historical context in the social contract tradition, addresses criticisms of his positions, and discusses the implications of his views on issues of distributive justice, liberalism and democracy, international justice, and other subjects. This collection will be useful to the wide range of scholars interested in Rawls and theories of justice., John Rawls (1921-2002) was one of the 20th century's most important philosophers and continues to be among the most widely discussed of contemporary thinkers. His work, particularly A Theory of Justice, is integral to discussions of social and international justice, democracy, liberalism, welfare economics, and constitutional law, in departments of philosophy, politics, economics, law, public policy, and others. Samuel Freeman isone of Rawls's foremost interpreters. This volume contains nine of his essays on Rawls and Rawlsian justice, two of which are previously unpublished. Freeman places Rawls within historical context in the socialcontract tradition, addresses criticisms of his positions, and discusses the implications of his views on issues of distributive justice, liberalism and democracy, international justice, and other subjects. This collection will be useful to the wide range of scholars interested in Rawls and theories of justice. Language: English Intended Audience: Scholarly & Professional Item Width: 9.4 in Item Weight: 23.1 Oz Subject: History & Theory, General, History & Surveys / Modern, Political Publication Year: 2006 ISBN-13: 9780195301410 gtin13: 9780195301410 Item Height: 1.3 in

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Justice and the Social Contract by Samuel Freeman Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Collects articles on the influential philosopher John Rawls. This book places Rawls within historical context in the social contract tradition, and addresses criticisms of this position. It is useful to a range of scholars interested in Rawls and the expanse of his influence. Publisher Description John Rawls (1921-2002) was one of the 20th century's most important philosophers and continues to be among the most widely discussed of contemporary thinkers. His work, particularly A Theory of Justice, is integral to discussions of social and international justice, democracy, liberalism, welfare economics, and constitutional law, in departments of philosophy, politics, economics, law, public policy, and others. Samuel Freeman isone of Rawls's foremost interpreters. This volume contains nine of his essays on Rawls and Rawlsian justice, two of which are previously unpublished. Freeman places Rawls within historical context in the socialcontract tradition, addresses criticisms of his positions, and discusses the implications of his views on issues of distributive justice, liberalism and democracy, international justice, and other subjects. This collection will be useful to the wide range of scholars interested in Rawls and theories of justice. Author Biography Samuel Freeman is Goldstone Term Professor of Philosophy and Law, University of Pennsylvania. He edited both John Rawls's Collected Papers (1999) and his Essays in the History of Political Philosophy (2007). Details ISBN 0195301412 ISBN-13 9780195301410 Title Justice and the Social Contract Author Samuel Freeman Format Hardcover Year 2006 Pages 352 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc GE_Item_ID:137023723; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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