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Informationen zum Autor Frank Lovett is Assistant Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St Louis, USA. Klappentext John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, first published in 1971, is arguably the most important work of moral and political philosophy of the twentieth century. A staple on undergraduate courses in political theory, it is a classic text in which Rawls makes an astonishing contribution to political and moral thought Rawls's 'A Theory of Justice': A Reader's Guide offers a concise and accessible introduction to this hugely important and challenging work. Written specifically to meet the needs of students coming to Rawls for the first time, the book offers guidance on: - Philosophical and historical context - Key themes - Reading the text - Reception and influence - Further reading Vorwort A concise introduction to the context, themes and influence of one of the most important works of 20th century political philosophy. Zusammenfassung Offers an introduction to the context, themes, and influence of one of the most important works of 20th century political philosophy. This book offers guidance on philosophical and historical context; key themes; reading the text; and reception and influence. It is suitable for undergraduate students. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction and Context \ 2. Overview of Themes \ 3. Reading the Text \ 4. Reception and Influence \ Bibliography and Further Reading \ Index.
