Approximate justice: studies in non-ideal theory

In this engaging and provocative book, Sher explores the normative moral and social problems that arise from living in a decidedly non-ideal world_a world that contains immorality, evil, and injustice, and in which resources (including knowledge) are often inadequate. Sher confronts difficult issues...

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Main Author: Sher, George 1942- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham Rowman & Littlefield Publishers 1997
Series:Studies in social, political, and legal philosophy
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Summary:In this engaging and provocative book, Sher explores the normative moral and social problems that arise from living in a decidedly non-ideal world_a world that contains immorality, evil, and injustice, and in which resources (including knowledge) are often inadequate. Sher confronts difficult issues surrounding preferential treatment and equal opportunity, compensatory justice and punishment, the allocation of goods, and moral compromise
Physical Description:Online-Ressource (XIV, 185 Seiten)
ISBN:9780742599482

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