Rescher, Nicholas
Fairness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781138509993
- author:
- Rescher, Nicholas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Routledge
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 150
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.45 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Fairness by Nicholas Rescher explores the complexities of this fundamental concept in theory and practice. Rescher argues that fairness is distinct from related ideas such as paternalistic benevolence, radical egalitarianism, and social harmonization. At its core, the notion of fairness revolves around distributive equity, which involves coordinating shares with valid claims. This requires an objective evaluation of goods being shared, rather than a subjective assessment based on personal preferences or evaluations. Rescher also examines the distinction between new ownership and preexisting ownership in matters of distributive justice. By clarifying the characteristics of fairness, Rescher aims to liberate this concept from misunderstandings and provide a clearer understanding of its definitive features.
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