Rawls 'A Theory Of Justice' And Its Critics Av Chandran Kukathas, Philip (Princeton University) Pettit

<p>John Rawls''s <i>A Theory of Justice</i> has been enormously influential in philosophy, political theory, welfare economics and jurisprudence. This book is a systematic study of Rawls''s work. It provides a clear and concise account of Rawls''s ideas, situates them within contemporary debates and submits them to critical scrutiny.</p><p>The authors discuss the background against which <i>A Theory of Justice</i> was written, the contractarian character of Rawls''s theory, his claims about justice and his arguments for them. Finally the authors look at Rawls''s emerging self-interpretation and self-critique, identifying the different phases of his later development.</p><p>Clear and accessible to non-specialists, this book will also be of great value to students in philosophy, sociology and economics.</p>