Justice and the Social Contract: Essays on Rawlsian Political Philosophy - Couverture souple

Freeman, Samuel

 
9780195384635: Justice and the Social Contract: Essays on Rawlsian Political Philosophy

Synopsis

Samuel Freeman was a student of the influential philosopher John Rawls, he has edited numerous books dedicated to Rawls' work and is arguably 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.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Samuel Freeman was a student of the influential philosopher John Rawls, he has edited numerous books dedicated to Rawls' work and is arguably 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.

Biographie de l'auteur

Samuel Freeman is Steven F. Goldstone Term Professor of Philosophy and Law at the University of Pennsylvania.

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9780195301410: Justice And the Social Contract: Essays on Rawlsian Political Philosophy

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0195301412 ISBN 13 :  9780195301410
Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2006
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