Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide
- ISBN-10
- 144115681X
- ISBN-13
- 9781441156815
- Category
- Philosophy
- Pages
- 176
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2010-11-04
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Author
- Frank Lovett
Description
John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, first published in 1971, is arguably the most important work of moral and political philosophy of the twentieth century. A staple on undergraduate courses in political theory, it is a classic text in which Rawls makes an astonishing contribution to political and moral thought Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Rawls for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading
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- 2009-10-15
- 222 pages
- Paperback
- Cambridge University Press
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