The Idea of Justice
Author
Amartya Sen
Publisher
Penguin Books / Allen Lane
Edition
Paperback Edition
Year
2010
Why Choose This Book?
Amartya Sen’s The Idea of Justice is a major work in contemporary thinking on justice, political philosophy and social choice. Rather than treating justice as a search for a perfectly just society, Sen examines how reasoned public discussion can help identify and reduce actual injustice. The book is especially relevant for students and scholars of jurisprudence, constitutional thought, political philosophy, economics and social policy, and for legal readers interested in the philosophical foundations of justice, equality, freedom and public reasoning.
About the Book
The Idea of Justice develops Amartya Sen’s distinctive approach to understanding justice through public reasoning, plural perspectives and comparative assessment of injustice. Sen engages with major traditions in political philosophy, including the work of John Rawls, while questioning whether justice should be understood primarily through the design of an ideal institutional order. The book considers reason, democracy, human rights, equality, capability, freedom and global justice, asking how societies can make practical progress towards reducing injustice. The Penguin paperback edition shown here carries ISBN 9780141037851 and was published in 2010. It is a substantial reference for jurisprudence, political philosophy, law, economics and social sciences.
Related Subjects
Jurisprudence & Legal Philosophy
Political Philosophy
Justice & Equality
Constitutional Thought
Law, Economics & Society
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Caveat Legalis
This is a work of legal and political philosophy rather than a statement of positive law. Its arguments and theoretical frameworks should be distinguished from applicable statutes, constitutional provisions and binding judicial decisions. For legal research, readers should consult the relevant primary legal materials and current case law.
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