Violence and Social Justice

Zusatztext '...the clear exposition of his liberal position makes this book a valuable contribution for political theorists trying to understand these critically important questions....In providing such a clear and thoughtful addition to this discussion! he has done a major service to contemporary political theory.' - Contemporary Political Theory Informationen zum Autor Vittorio Bufacchi teaches Philosophy at University College Cork, Ireland. He is Series Editor of Palgrave Philosophy Today. Klappentext Violence and injustice are two major political problems facing the world today. Offering a fresh, innovative analysis of the concept of violence, this book presents an original insight into the nature of injustice. Addressing three key questions, it forces us to rethink the scope and aims of a theory of social justice. Zusammenfassung Violence and injustice are two major political problems facing the world today. Offering a fresh! innovative analysis of the concept of violence! this book presents an original insight into the nature of injustice. Addressing three key questions! it forces us to rethink the scope and aims of a theory of social justice. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction The Concept of Violence Violence and Integrity Violence by Omission Violence and Intentionality Four Faces of Violence Why is Violence Bad? Violence and Social Justice Exploitation, Injustice and Violence Violence for Justice Conclusion Bibliography

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: V Bufacchi, V. Bufacchi, Vittorio Bufacchi
• Editore: Palgrave UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 16.09.2009
• EAN: 9780230552968
• ISBN: 978-0-230-55296-8
• Pagine: 218
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Altro; Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Sociologia > Teorie sociologiche; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie; B, Human Rights, Political Science, Political Philosophy, Political Theory, social and political philosophy, Social Philosophy, Political science and theory, Human rights, civil rights, Social sciences—Philosophy, Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights, Palgrave Religion & Philosophy Collection, Analysis (Philosophy), Analytic Philosophy, Analytical philosophy and Logical Positivism