Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide
By (Author) Dr Frank Lovett
Continuum Publishing Corporation
Continuum Publishing Corporation
4th November 2010
United States
Classifications
Professional and Scholarly
Non Fiction
172.2
Physical Properties
Paperback
176
Width 138mm, Height 216mm
Description
John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, first published in 1971, is arguably the most important work of moral and political philosophy of the twentieth century. A staple on undergraduate courses in political theory, it is a classic text in which Rawls makes an astonishing contribution to political and moral thought Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Rawls for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading
Author Bio
Frank Lovett is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St Louis, USA.
