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1 online resource (242 pages) |
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text file |
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Chapter 1. Introduction. |
| Summary |
The ideas of John Rawls have revolutionized the shape and content of much of contemporary political and social philosophy. His A Theory of Justice (1971) and Political Liberalism, (1993) among other works, have been a rich source of ideas which continue to influence contemporary discussions about justice and politics. Although much has been written on the political philosophy of Rawls, there has not been any in-depth study focused on the implications of the ideas of Rawls for contemporary existing democracies. Drawing on some of his earlier work, the author offers a detailed exploration of ho. |
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Introduction. The trial; the right to a lawyer; double jeopardy; the electoral college; the senate; presidential pardon; judicial review; lifetime appointment; campaign finance reform; the right to political leave; the democratized corporation -- The right to a lawyer -- Abolish double jeopardy -- Empower the jury -- The electoral college -- Abolish presidential pardon -- Abolish the Senate -- Limit the power of the Supreme Court -- Abolish lifetime tenure of Supreme Court justices -- Reduce private money in election campaigns -- Expand the right to run for political office -- Expand employee rights -- The contradictions of libertarianism. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
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Rawls, John, 1921-2002 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Rawls, John, 1921-2002. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Justice.
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Justice. |
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Democracy -- United States.
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Democracy. |
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United States. |
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Justice (Philosophy)
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Justice (Philosophy) |
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Electronic books.
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Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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Electronic books.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Grcic, Joseph. Free and Equal : Rawls' Theory of Justice and Political Reform. New York : Algora Publishing, ©2011 9780875868882 |
| ISBN |
9780875868905 (electronic book) |
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0875868908 (electronic book) |
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