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Morality and Justice: Reading Boylan's 'a Just Society'
Author(s): John-Stewart Gordon (Author)
- Publisher: Lexington Books (UK)
- Publication Date: 16 May 2009
- Language: English
- Print length: 232 pages
- ISBN-10: 0739122983
- ISBN-13: 9780739122983
Book Description
This book is a collection of twelve essays devoted to Michael Boylans important work in moral philosophy,A Just Society. The collection is thematically organized to mirror Boylans own volume, so the first half explores fundamental issues of justification in ethics while the second half focuses on issues involving ethical discourse, social justice, and the moral foundations of public policy. In their critical and engaging essays, the authors challenge many of the original and controversial arguments developed and defended by Boylan in his book, and Boylan responds in a lengthy and philosophically rich reply. The book will appeal both to philosophers working on the cutting edge of moral and political theory and to public policy practitioners working to make society more just.
Editorial Reviews
Review
Michael Boylan’s book A Just Society challenges old assumptions and advances a new analytical framework for understanding social justice. This important collection provides not only a full and vigorous engagement with Boylan’s novel moral-political theory, but also a fresh set of views on the nature, meaning and prospects of a just society today. — Patrick Hayden, University of St. Andrews
This volume is a sharp and comprehensive assessment of Michael Boylan’s A Just Society that will stimulate further debate on the timeless topic of justice. — Doris Schroeder, University of Central Lancashire
About the Author
Michael Boylan is professor of philosophy at Marymount University. He received his PhD at The University of Chicago. He has written extensively on ethical issues―both in theory and practice. His 2004 monograph, A Just Society was published by Rowman & Littlefield.
Wanda Teays is philosophy professor emerita at Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles.
