Liberalism, Justice, and Markets: A Critique of Liberal Equality [Hardcover]

Colin M. Macleod (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0198293976 | ISBN-13: 978-0198293972 | Publication Date: September 3, 1998

This important new study presents a systematic and definitive critique of the work of Ronald Dworkin, America's leading public philosopher. Focusing on Dworkin's brilliant and highly influential theory of liberal equality, the study reveals the hazards and limitations of basing the central ideals of liberalism on the logic of the market.

Editorial Reviews

Review

`Macleod's argument ... is convincing and important' The Philosophical Review, vol.109, no.4

`splendid ... sets the standard for future work to emulate. Written in lucid prose, and nicely organized, Macleod's book summarizes Dworkin's principal arguments with clarity and charity, before proceeding to offer serieus challenges to some of his central claims. ... Anyone working on Dworkin or distributive justice more generally must read this impressive contribution to the literature.' Canadian Journal of Political Science

About the Author

Colin M. Macleod is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia. He was educated at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario (where he was awarded the gold medal in philosophy), Dalhousie University, Halifax, and Cornell University (where he earned his PhD.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 248 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (September 3, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0198293976
• ISBN-13: 978-0198293972
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,104,522 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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