Justice
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean for a society to be just? Justice, edited by Eugene Kamenka and Alice Erh-Soon Tay, presents a rigorous and wide-ranging anthology of essays that confronts one of philosophy's most enduring and contested questions. Drawing together contributions from leading thinkers across law, political theory, and moral philosophy, the volume chronicles the evolution of justice as a concept — from its ancient foundations through to its modern legal and social manifestations — making it an indispensable resource for scholars and serious readers alike. Published by St. Martin's Press, this collection illustrates the profound complexity that underlies everyday assumptions about fairness, rights, and social order. Kamenka and Tay, both distinguished scholars of legal philosophy and social theory, bring intellectual precision and breadth to their editorial vision, curating perspectives that challenge, contradict, and ultimately enrich one another. Whether justice is conceived as retribution, equity, or a social contract, this anthology leaves the reader questioning whether a final, universal answer is even within reach.
Author: Eugene Kamenka And Alice Erh-Soon Tay
Format: Hardback
Published: 1980, St. Martin's Press
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
What does it truly mean for a society to be just? Justice, edited by Eugene Kamenka and Alice Erh-Soon Tay, presents a rigorous and wide-ranging anthology of essays that confronts one of philosophy's most enduring and contested questions. Drawing together contributions from leading thinkers across law, political theory, and moral philosophy, the volume chronicles the evolution of justice as a concept — from its ancient foundations through to its modern legal and social manifestations — making it an indispensable resource for scholars and serious readers alike. Published by St. Martin's Press, this collection illustrates the profound complexity that underlies everyday assumptions about fairness, rights, and social order. Kamenka and Tay, both distinguished scholars of legal philosophy and social theory, bring intellectual precision and breadth to their editorial vision, curating perspectives that challenge, contradict, and ultimately enrich one another. Whether justice is conceived as retribution, equity, or a social contract, this anthology leaves the reader questioning whether a final, universal answer is even within reach.