Rawls's Political Liberalism
Thom Brooks editor Martha C Nussbaum editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Columbia University Press
Published:15th May '15
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This anthology presents original essays that explore the significance of John Rawls's Political Liberalism, addressing multiculturalism, state-religion relations, political legitimacy, and the capabilities approach in contemporary society.
Rawls's Political Liberalism is an anthology that revisits and revitalizes John Rawls's influential ideas on creating a just society. Originally published in 1993, Rawls's Political Liberalism has been recognized as a cornerstone of modern political philosophy, advocating for a society that honors diverse, reasonable ways of life—both religious and secular. In a time when political and religious tensions are escalating, and restrictions on peaceful protest and individual expression are becoming more common, the values championed by Rawls are increasingly vital.
This collection of original essays features contributions from prominent thinkers such as Thom Brooks, Martha Nussbaum, Onora O'Neill, Paul Weithman, Jeremy Waldron, and Frank Michelman. Each author explores the contemporary relevance of political liberalism in addressing significant challenges, including multiculturalism, the interplay between state and religion, and the quest for political legitimacy. By engaging with these pressing issues, the essays illuminate how Rawls's framework can be applied in various disciplines and contexts.
Furthermore, the anthology extends Rawls's ideas into the realms of law, economics, and public reason, offering innovative perspectives on how a free society can flourish amidst differing religious and moral viewpoints. By analyzing and expanding upon Rawls's progressive thought, Rawls's Political Liberalism serves as a meaningful contribution to ongoing discussions about justice, tolerance, and coexistence in an increasingly diverse world.
The center-piece is Nussbaum's "Introduction" which is the best of its kind - clear, wide-ranging and insightful. The other chapters, all by leading theorists, make distinctive and important contributions. Some remain close to the text while others explore broader implications of Rawls's approach, but all significantly advance our understanding of what Nussbaum rightly calls "one of the most important works of political philosophy of the twentieth century." -- Jon Mandle, University at Albany, State University of New York Rawls's Political Liberalism includes essays by distinguished and well-known philosophers and theorists. Martha Nussbaum's introduction is an excellent survey of main themes of Political Liberalism and of the philosophical discussion of it. The other essays, all of them up-to-date, are of very high quality. The essays range across a wide variety of philosophically interesting topics (most of them topics with a nice trail of discussion in the secondary literature, amply commented on in the treatments provided in the various chapters). One main focus of the book is on the myriad ways in which overlapping consensus and political stability (operating together on a terrain of moral pluralism) work together. The book makes a strong and compelling case for the enduring philosophical significance of Political Liberalism. -- Rex Martin, University of Kansas The contributors to this jewel of a collection reveal that there remains much to learn by engaging with Rawls's Political Liberalism. By querying the potential international reach of political liberalism, probing its capacity to account for constitutional and legal arrangements, and reexamining its appeal to conceptions of the good, the authors bring to light new aspects of the work's depth. -- Henry S. Richardson, Georgetown University These essays by leading political, moral, and legal theorists provide significant interpretations and reassessments of the central ideas of Rawls's Political Liberalism. Martha Nussbaum's introduction is a real service, a must read particularly for those new to the field. Frank Michelman's essay is the best work of its kind on the constitutional specification of the basic liberties, and Jeremy Waldron presents significant new challenges to the idea of public reason. Highly recommended. -- Samuel Freeman, University of Pennsylvania
ISBN: 9780231149709
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224 pages