Justice in a Changing World

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Should governments give special rights to ethnic and culturalminorities? Should rich countries open their borders to economicimmigrants or transfer resources to poor countries? When framingand implementing economic and environmental policies, shouldcurrent generations take into account the interests of futuregenerations? If our political community committed a wrong againstanother group a hundred years ago, do we owe reparations to currentmembers of that group? These are just some of the pressing questions which are fullyexplored in this accessible new analysis of justice in thecontemporary world. They force us to reconsider the extent of ourobligations to our fellow citizens, future generations andforeigners. Justice in a Changing World introduces the moral debatesaround issues such as immigration, national self-determination,cultural rights and reparations, as well as resource transfers fromone generation to the next and from rich to poor countries, throughthe lenses of liberalism, communitarianism and libertarianism. Inso doing, it helps to unravel the complexity of key ethicaldilemmas facing us today. The book will be a valuable resource for students of politicaltheory, and will appeal to anyone wishing to reflect on theirdeepest values and commitments by putting them to the test ofpractical politics.

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Cecile Fabre

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Philosophie Philosophy Political & Economic Philosophy Political Philosophy & Theory Political Science Politikwissenschaft Politische Philosophie u. Politiktheorie Politische u. Ökonomische Philosophie

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"[Justice in a Changing World] is a remarkably engagedintroduction of cutting-edge theoretical debates on social justicewhich demonstrates how normative arguments in political theoryengage with pressing issues in contemporary politics ... Fabresucceeds in bringing out the nuances and complexities of eachissue, helpfully guiding the reader through the debate but showingthat there is no easy answer. This is an excellent starting pointfor anyone wishing to learn more about the subject." Political Studies Review "Reading Fabre's book is an excellent way to learn thesubject. It is accessibly written, but comprehensive, andespecially good on the contemporary issues of international andmulticultural justice." Harry Brighouse, University of Wisconsin "In Justice in a Changing World, Cécile Fabre deftlycombines a clear discussion of current debates about justice with apresentation of their stringent application to some of the mostpressing and intractable problems in contemporary politics. Bothanalytical and engaged, this is a first-rate introduction to amajor area of political theory. All those interested in the topiccan learn a great deal from this book." Matthew Festenstein, University of York
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