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Six theories of justice : perspectives from philosophical and theological ethics / Karen Lebacqz.

By: Publication details: Minneapolis, MN : Augsburg, 1986.Description: 160 p. ; pbk ; 21 cmISBN:
  • 0806622458
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 241.622/LEB
Contents:
The utilitarian challenge: John Stuart Mill -- A contract response: John Rawls -- An entitlement alternative: Robert Nozick -- A Catholic response: the National Conference of Catholic Bishops -- A Protestant alternative: Reinhold Niebuhr -- A liberation challenge: Jose Porfirio Miranda.
Summary: "There may be no more urgent cry today than that of 'justice' -- and no more frequent accusation than that of 'injustice.' But what is meant when these terms are used? Six Theories of Justice clarifies that question and offers major alternative answers. Dr. Lebacqz surveys three philosophical approaches to justice: John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, the 'contract' system of John Rawls, and the 'entitlement' views of Robert Nozick. These are followed by analysis of three theological approaches: that of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, of Reinhold Niebuhr, and of the liberation theologian Jose Porfirio Miranda. A comparison of the effectiveness of each approach in providing direction for facing and dealing with contemporary issues and situations adds to the usefulness of this volume. A lucid and well-structured introduction to recent thinking in social ethics" -- Publisher description.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

The utilitarian challenge: John Stuart Mill --
A contract response: John Rawls --
An entitlement alternative: Robert Nozick --
A Catholic response: the National Conference of Catholic Bishops --
A Protestant alternative: Reinhold Niebuhr --
A liberation challenge: Jose Porfirio Miranda.

"There may be no more urgent cry today than that of 'justice' -- and no more frequent accusation than that of 'injustice.' But what is meant when these terms are used? Six Theories of Justice clarifies that question and offers major alternative answers. Dr. Lebacqz surveys three philosophical approaches to justice: John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism, the 'contract' system of John Rawls, and the 'entitlement' views of Robert Nozick. These are followed by analysis of three theological approaches: that of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops, of Reinhold Niebuhr, and of the liberation theologian Jose Porfirio Miranda. A comparison of the effectiveness of each approach in providing direction for facing and dealing with contemporary issues and situations adds to the usefulness of this volume. A lucid and well-structured introduction to recent thinking in social ethics" -- Publisher description.

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