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- catalog abstract "This collection of essays by philosophers, political theorists, and social critics ranges over two millennia--from the ideas of Plato and Aristotle to those of contemporary thinkers such as John Rawls and Robert Nozick. It examines the nature of justice, its importance in human life, and its place among the other virtues. The scope of the collection gives a clear picture of the differences and continuities that have marked the debate: Plato's emphasis on the ideal of "sticking to one's task" contrasts with the modern emphasis on individual rights, while the account of justice as part of the law of nature offered by Aristotle and Cicero contrasts with Hume's analysis of justice as an artificial virtue. Alan Ryan's introductory essay emphasizes the stringency of justice--showing how its demands can conflict with considerations of the general welfare. The book concludes with a discussion of Marx's view that justice is perhaps merely a concession to a world of scarcity and selfishness created by capitalist necessities. An excellent guide to interpretations of one of the central values of political life and thought, this book will interest students and scholars of political theory and philosophy.".
- catalog contributor b4099019.
- catalog contributor b4099020.
- catalog created "1993.".
- catalog date "1993".
- catalog date "1993.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "1993.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog description "Introduction / Alan Ryan -- The republic / Plato -- Nicomachean ethics / Aristotle -- De officiis / Cicero -- An enquiry concerning the principles of morals / David Hume -- On the connection between justice and utility / J.S. Mill -- Distributive justice / John Rawls -- Distributive justice / Robert Nozick -- 'Social' or distributive justice / F.A. von Hayek -- Critique of the Gotha programme / Karl Marx -- Justice and rights / Steven Lukes.".
- catalog description "This collection of essays by philosophers, political theorists, and social critics ranges over two millennia--from the ideas of Plato and Aristotle to those of contemporary thinkers such as John Rawls and Robert Nozick. It examines the nature of justice, its importance in human life, and its place among the other virtues. The scope of the collection gives a clear picture of the differences and continuities that have marked the debate: Plato's emphasis on the ideal of "sticking to one's task" contrasts with the modern emphasis on individual rights, while the account of justice as part of the law of nature offered by Aristotle and Cicero contrasts with Hume's analysis of justice as an artificial virtue. Alan Ryan's introductory essay emphasizes the stringency of justice--showing how its demands can conflict with considerations of the general welfare. The book concludes with a discussion of Marx's view that justice is perhaps merely a concession to a world of scarcity and selfishness created by capitalist necessities. An excellent guide to interpretations of one of the central values of political life and thought, this book will interest students and scholars of political theory and philosophy.".
- catalog extent "vi, 200 p. ;".
- catalog identifier "0198780370 :".
- catalog identifier "0198780389 (pbk.) :".
- catalog isPartOf "Oxford readings in politics and government".
- catalog issued "1993".
- catalog issued "1993.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog subject "320/.01/1 20".
- catalog subject "JC578 .J863 1993".
- catalog subject "Justice.".
- catalog tableOfContents "Introduction / Alan Ryan -- The republic / Plato -- Nicomachean ethics / Aristotle -- De officiis / Cicero -- An enquiry concerning the principles of morals / David Hume -- On the connection between justice and utility / J.S. Mill -- Distributive justice / John Rawls -- Distributive justice / Robert Nozick -- 'Social' or distributive justice / F.A. von Hayek -- Critique of the Gotha programme / Karl Marx -- Justice and rights / Steven Lukes.".
- catalog title "Justice / edited by Alan Ryan.".
- catalog type "text".