Real Freedom for All by Philippe Parijs
Capitalist societies are full of unacceptable inequalities. Freedom is of paramount importance. These two convictions are widely shared across the world, yet they seem to be completely contradictory with each other. Fighting inequality jeopardizes freedom, and taking freedom seriously boosts inequality. Can this conflict be resolved? In this ground-breaking book, Philippe Van Parijs sets out a new and compelling case for a just society. Assessing and rejecting the claims of both socialism and conventional capitalism, he presents a clear and compelling alternative vision of the just society: a capitalist society offering a substantial and unconditional basic income to all its members. Not just an exercise in political theory, this book goes on to show what his ideal of a free society means in the real world by drawing out its policy implications. It will be essential reading for anyone concerned about the just society and the welfare state as we move into the twenty-first century.-
Multicultural Citizenship
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Republicanism
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The Ethics of Immigration
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Inclusion and Democracy
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On Nationality
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Territorial Sovereignty
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Against Marriage
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The Well-Ordered Republic
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Deliberative Democracy and Beyond
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No Justice, No Peace
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Strategies of Justice
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Disadvantage
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Linguistic Justice for Europe and for the World
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Reflective Democracy
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National Responsibility and Global Justice
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Immigration and Democracy
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Civic Virtues
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Creating Citizens
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The Civic Minimum
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The Liberal Archipelago
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Justificatory Liberalism
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Civics Beyond Critics
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Levelling the Playing Field
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Justice, Legitimacy, and Self-Determination
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Justice as Impartiality
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Democratic Autonomy
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The Politics of Presence
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Critical Republicanism
Real Freedom for All is not just an exercise in political advocacyIt is an important piece of social philosophy on its own right. Although Van Parijs's main concern is to defend his own views, this book amounts to a critical guide through much of the recent literature on the topics it addresses. Professional philosophers will therefore find it stimulating and instructive, even as they take issue with one or another of its many controversial contentions. * Andrew Levine, The Philosophical Review, Vol.105 No.4 *
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198293576 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198293577 |
| Title | Real Freedom for All |
| Author | Philippe Parijs |
| Series | Oxford Political Theory |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1997-11-27 |
| Number of pages | 342 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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