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This important new study presents a systematic and definitive critique of Ronald Dworkin's highly influential theory of liberal equality. Focusing on the connection Dworkin attempts to establish between economic markets and liberal egalitarian political morality, the study examines his contention that markets have an indispensable role to play in the articulation of liberal ideals of distributive justice, individual liberty, and state neutrality. Subjecting the central tenents of this theory to sustained critical analysis, the author argues that Dworkin's attempt to establish deep affinities between the market and equality is unsuccessful and his proposed solutions to some central controversies in political theory are seriously flawed. This powerful examination of the work of America's leading public philosopher reveals some timely lessons about the hazards and limitations of the market as a device for the articulation and realization of egalitarian justice.

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Book category Books in English Society & social sciences Politics & government Political ideologies

• Full title: Liberalism, Justice, and Markets
• Subtitle: A Critique of Liberal Equality
• Author: Colin M. MacLeod
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 244
• EAN: 9780198293972
• ISBN: 0198293976
• ID: 04525205
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Weight: 455 g
• Dimensions: 225 × 144 × 19 mm
• Date of publishing: 02. July 1998

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