Social Justice in Practice

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In this book the practical dimension of social justice is explained using the analysis and discussion of a variety of well-known topics. These include: the relation between theory and practice in normative political philosophy;  the issue of justice under uncertainty;  the question of whether we can and should unmask social injustices by means of conspiracy theories; the issues of privacy and the right to privacy; the issue of how certain psychological states may affect our moral obligations, in particular the obligation to treat others fairly;  and finally the concepts of morality, fairness, and self-deception. The primary goal of the book is to provide readers with an updated discussion of some important and practical social justice issues. These issues are presented  from a  new perspective, based on the author´s research. It is hoped that bringing these topics together in a single book will promote the emergence of new insights and challenges for future research.  Juha Räikkä is a professor at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on ethics and political philosophy.
In this book the practical dimension of social justice is explained using the analysis and discussion of a variety of well-known topics. These include: the relation between theory and practice in normative political philosophy; the issue of justice under uncertainty; the question of whether we can and should unmask social injustices by means of conspiracy theories; the issues of privacy and the right to privacy; the issue of how certain psychological states may affect our moral obligations, in particular the obligation to treat others fairly; and finally the concepts of morality, fairness, and self-deception. The primary goal of the book is to provide readers with an updated discussion of some important and practical social justice issues. These issues are presented from a new perspective, based on the author´s research. It is hoped that bringing these topics together in a single book will promote the emergence of new insights and challenges for future research.Juha Räikkä is a professor at the Department of Philosophy at the University of Turku, Finland. His research focuses on ethics and political philosophy.
Discusses issues of traditional social justice in an innovative way Invites to rethink traditional political theory and envisions the need to expand its scope Focuses on practical aspects of social justice Written by an expert in the field

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Juha Räikkä

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Attributing Self-deception to Others Burden of Proof and Presumptions Ethics of Conspiracy Theorizing Feasibility and Political Philosophy People's Expectations and Political Reforms Privacy and Concealment The Problem of the Second Best Unavoidable Biased Beliefs

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“In Social Justice in Practice, Juha Räikkä addresses a wide variety of subjects, tackling each one with competence and originality. … Räikkä makes each topic accessible and appealing also to readers unfamiliar with them. … Räikkä’s essays are certainly challenging and thought-provoking. This is a highly appreciable feature in a philosophical book and a good reason to read it.” (Francesca Pasquali, Ethical Theory and Moral Practice, Vol. 18 (3), June, 2015)

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