Introduction; 1. Political philosophy for Earthlings; 2. Two ways to think about justice; 3. Social justice in multicultural societies; 4. Liberalism, equal opportunities and cultural commitments; 5. Equality of opportunity and the family; 6. Justice and boundaries; 7. Social justice versus global justice?; 8. 'Are they my poor?': The problem of altruism in a world of strangers; 9. Taking up the slack? Responsibility and justice in situations of partial compliance; 10. A tale of two cities, or political philosophy as lamentation.
David Miller explores what justice means for real people and challenges philosophical theories that ignore the facts of human life.
David Miller is Professor of Political Theory and an Official Fellow at Nuffield College, University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow of the British Academy.
'Any reader of Miller's essays who, like me, is not a philosopher,
is likely to be struck by the subtlety and sophistication of the
philosophers' arguments.' London Review of Books
'Justice for Earthlings offers an engaging analysis of a wide range
of pressing normative issues. The book is first and foremost a
strong plea for theories of justice that are not just theoretically
sophisticated but practically relevant. Justice has an important
place in the human form of life, and is of more than just
theoretical interest. This message can only be applauded.' Sem de
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