Rawls

by Samuel Freeman

Book Overview

In this superb introduction, Samuel Freeman introduces and assesses the main topics of Rawls' philosophy. Starting with a brief biography and charting the influences on Rawls' early thinking, he goes on to discuss the heart of Rawls's philosophy: his principles of justice and their practical application to society.

Subsequent chapters discuss Rawls's theories of liberty, political and economic justice, democratic institutions, goodness...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415301092
• ISBN13: 9780415301091
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"