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Oxford Political Theory Ser.: Justice As Impartiality by Brian Barry (1996, Uk-Trade Paper)

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Is there any alternative to a power struggle among them, leading most probably to either civil war or repression?. The object of this book is to set the theory out, explain its rationale, and respond to a variety of criticism that have been made of it.

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198290926

ISBN-139780198290926

eBay Product ID (ePID)77968

Product Key Features

Number of Pages332 Pages

Publication NameJustice As Impartiality

LanguageEnglish

SubjectHistory & Theory, General, Political

Publication Year1996

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

AuthorBrian Barry

Subject AreaLaw, Political Science, Philosophy

SeriesOxford Political Theory Ser.

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight20.5 Oz

Item Length9.2 in

Item Width6.1 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"Anglo-American political philosophy at its best. Barry's analytical rigour is a precious lesson in how to think and write on philosophical themes....Barry is perhaps the most original contributor to the debate on social justice since Rawls, andJustice as Impartialitywill be at the centre of discussion for many years to come." --Political Studies "...thoughtfully integrates theorists who argue that impartiality must be universal with those who suggest that impartiality is not a desirable goal."--Choice "Barry is an acute thinker with a real talent for getting at the heart of a philosophical position. He is also a vigorous writer, delightfully uninhibited in his criticisms of others..."--American Political Science Review "This is a rich and complex work. It engages central issues in political philosophy and adds significantly to our understanding of these fundamental problems...[R]eaders ofJustice as Impartialitywill eagerly await further volumes of this treatise."--Ethics, 'The book gives us reason to look forward to the third volume of Barry's treatise. He is at his very best when, as he sees the exercise, he puts his heuristic to work and elaborates his views on particular matters in the theory of justice. The examples of this exercise in the current volumeare uniformly interesting ... the book does well; it is a high-class contribution to political theory.'Times Literary Supplement, 'The reader ... will be rewarded. At every turn of the trail he will come upon a broad and uplifting view ... at every stage Barry illuminates his argument with powerful examples drawn from real life ... he is at pains to keep his words always simple, clear and robust.'The Financial Times, 'Justice as Impartiality moves fluently from abstract argument to practical application, and is characteristically clear and occasionally caustic. In reading Barry's constructive suggestions, and his commentary on others' work, both teachers and students of political theory will find much tolearn and criticise.'Times Higher Education Supplement, 'Quite simply Anglo-American political philosophy at its best. Barry's analytical rigour is a precious lesson in how to think and write on philosophical themes, and the elegance of his writing and occasional witty remark makes the reading an enjoyable experience ... a short review cannot dojustice to a book full of powerful reasoning and inspired ideas ... Barry is perhaps the most original contributor to the debate on social justice since Rawls, and Justice as Impartiality will be at the centre of discussion for many years to come.'Political Studies, "Anglo-American political philosophy at its best. Barry's analytical rigour is a precious lesson in how to think and write on philosophical themes....Barry is perhaps the most original contributor to the debate on social justice since Rawls, and Justice as Impartiality will be at the centre of discussion for many years to come." --Political Studies "...thoughtfully integrates theorists who argue that impartiality must be universal with those who suggest that impartiality is not a desirable goal."--Choice "Barry is an acute thinker with a real talent for getting at the heart of a philosophical position. He is also a vigorous writer, delightfully uninhibited in his criticisms of others..."--American Political Science Review "This is a rich and complex work. It engages central issues in political philosophy and adds significantly to our understanding of these fundamental problems...[R]eaders of Justice as Impartiality will eagerly await further volumes of this treatise."--Ethics, "Anglo-American political philosophy at its best. Barry's analytical rigour is a precious lesson in how to think and write on philosophical themes....Barry is perhaps the most original contributor to the debate on social justice since Rawls, and Justice as Impartiality will be at the centre of discussion for many years to come." --Political Studies"...thoughtfully integrates theorists who argue that impartiality must be universal with those who suggest that impartiality is not a desirable goal."--Choice"Barry is an acute thinker with a real talent for getting at the heart of a philosophical position. He is also a vigorous writer, delightfully uninhibited in his criticisms of others..."--American Political Science Review"This is a rich and complex work. It engages central issues in political philosophy and adds significantly to our understanding of these fundamental problems...[R]eaders of Justice as Impartiality will eagerly await further volumes of this treatise."--Ethics, 'The reader ... will be rewarded. At every turn of the trail he will come upon a broad and uplifting view ... at every stage Barry illuminates his argument with powerful examples drawn from real life ... he is at pains to keep his words always simple, clear and robust.'The Financial Times'Quite simply Anglo-American political philosophy at its best. Barry's analytical rigour is a precious lesson in how to think and write on philosophical themes, and the elegance of his writing and occasional witty remark makes the reading an enjoyable experience ... a short review cannot do justice to a book full of powerful reasoning and inspired ideas ... Barry is perhaps the most original contributor to the debate on social justice since Rawls, andJustice as Impartiality will be at the centre of discussion for many years to come.'Political Studies'The book gives us reason to look forward to the third volume of Barry's treatise. He is at his very best when, as he sees the exercise, he puts his heuristic to work and elaborates his views on particular matters in the theory of justice. The examples of this exercise in the current volume are uniformly interesting ... the book does well; it is a high-class contribution to political theory.'Times Literary Supplement'Justice as Impartiality moves fluently from abstract argument to practical application, and is characteristically clear and occasionally caustic. In reading Barry's constructive suggestions, and his commentary on others' work, both teachers and students of political theory will find much to learn and criticise.'Times Higher Education Supplement

Volume NumberVol. II

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal320/.011

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisIn the eagerly-awaited second volume of his A Treatise on Social Justice, Barry sets out the theory of justice as impartiality, explains its rationale, and responds to a variety of criticisms., Almost every country today contains adherents of different religions and different secular conceptions of the good life. Is there any alternative to a power struggle among them, leading most probably to either civil war or repression? The argument of this book is that justice as impartiality offers a solution. According to the theory of justice as impartiality, principles of justice are those principles that provide a reasonable basis for the unforced assent of those subject to them. The object of this book is to set the theory out, explain its rationale, and respond to a variety of criticism that have been made of it. As the second volume of his work-in-progress, A Treatise on Social Justice , this work lies at the heart of a thriving academic debate which the author has played a key role in shaping., Almost every country today contains adherents of different religions and different secular conceptions of the good life. Is there any alternative to a power struggle among them, leading most probably to either civil war or oppression? The argument of this book is that justice as impartiality offers a solution.According to the theory of justice as impartiality, principles of justice are those principles that provide a reasonable basis for the unforced assent of those subject to them. The object of this book is to set out the theory, explain its rationale, and respond to the variety of criticisms that have been made of it.This is the second volume of A Treatise on Social Justice. The first, Theories of Justice, explored alternative theories and concluded by asserting the superiority of justice as impartiality. This conclusion is built on in Justoce as Impartiality, but it does not presuppose acquaintance with Theories of Justice.