Six Theories of Justice: Perspectives from Philosophical and Theological Ethics
by Karen Lebacqz
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There may be no more urgent cry today than that of "justice" -- and no more frequent accusation than that of "injustice." But what is meant when these terms are used? Six Theories of Justice clarifies that question and offers major alternative answers. Dr. Lebacqz surveys three philosophical approaches to justice: John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, the "contract" system of John Rawls, and the "entitlement" views of Robert Nozick. These are followed by analysis of three theological show more approaches: that of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, of Reinhold Niebuhr, and of the liberation theologian Jose Porfirio Miranda. A comparison of the effectiveness of each approach in providing direction for facing and dealing with contemporary issues and situations adds to the usefulness of this volume. A lucid and well-structured introduction to recent thinking in social ethics. show lessTags
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She is Robert Gordon Sproul Professor of Theological Ethics at Pacific School of Religion. She is the author of Professional Ethics and Word, Worship, World and Wonder. 050
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- Philosophy, Nonfiction, Politics and Government, Religion & Spirituality
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- 320.01 — Society, government, & culture Political science Types of Government Political Science Philosophy and Theory
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- JC578 .L43 — Political Science Political theory Political theory. The state. Theories of the state Purpose, functions, and relations of the state
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