Beschreibung:
John Rawls was the most influential political thinker of the twentieth century. This book applies his theory of justice to four perennial matters of concern that remain contested in the twenty-first century. Drawing surprising implications, this book deepens our understanding of these issues and points the way toward rational, just policy reform.
John Rawls was the most influential political thinker of the twentieth century. This book applies his theory of justice to four perennial matters of concern that remain contested in the twenty-first century. Drawing surprising implications, this book deepens our understanding of these issues and points the way toward rational, just policy reform.
Preface 1. An Overview of Rawls I) Race 2. Affirmative Action and Reparations 3. The Fourteenth Amendment, Public Education, and the Supreme Court II) Gender 4. Gender Discrimination and Professional Ethics III) Autonomy 5. The Fourteenth Amendment and Marijuana Prohibition 6. Assisted Suicide and the Right to Die