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Discover the transformative ideas in 'Free Market Fairness', a groundbreaking book by John Tomasi that explores the intersection of libertarianism and social justice. This compelling trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press in 2013, delves into whether libertarians can support social justice, arguing that they can and should. Tomasi's unique perspective integrates moral insights from economic liberty advocates such as F. A. Hayek with those from social justice theorists like John Rawls, proposing a new theory of liberal justice encapsulated in the term 'free market fairness'. This philosophy upholds both limited government and the material advancement of the impoverished, challenging traditional libertarian views on property rights by grounding them in democratic legitimacy. 'Free Market Fairness' encourages readers, especially egalitarians, to appreciate the significance of economic liberty in everyday life. This American ideal redefines social justice, emphasizing that the protection of property aligns seamlessly with the promotion of genuine opportunity. With thought-provoking arguments that invite readers from all sides of the political spectrum to reconsider their positions on economics and justice, this book is essential for anyone interested in modern political theory and social philosophy. Enjoy free shipping on orders made through our ecommerce platform in New Zealand. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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ISBN: 9780691158143
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
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Can libertarians care about social justice? In Free Market Fairness, John Tomasi argues that they can and should. Drawing simultaneously on moral insights from defenders of economic liberty such as F. A. Hayek and advocates of social justice such as John Rawls, Tomasi presents a new theory of liberal justice. This theory, free market fairness, is committed to both limited government and the material betterment of the poor. Unlike traditional libertarians, Tomasi argues that property rights are best defended not in terms of self-ownership or economic efficiency but as requirements of democratic legitimacy. At the same time, he encourages egalitarians concerned about social justice to listen more sympathetically to the claims ordinary citizens make about the importance of private economic liberty in their daily lives. In place of the familiar social democratic interpretations of social justice, Tomasi offers a "market democratic" conception of social justice: free market fairness. Tomasi argues that free market fairness, with its twin commitment to economic liberty and a fair distribution of goods and opportunities, is a morally superior account of liberal justice.
Free market fairness is also a distinctively American ideal. It extends the notion, prominent in America's founding period, that protection of property and promotion of real opportunity are indivisible goals. Indeed, according to Tomasi, free market fairness is social justice, American style. Provocative and vigorously argued, Free Market Fairness offers a bold new way of thinking about politics, economics, and justice--one that will challenge readers on both the left and ri
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691158143
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
Can libertarians care about social justice? In Free Market Fairness, John Tomasi argues that they can and should. Drawing simultaneously on moral insights from defenders of economic liberty such as F. A. Hayek and advocates of social justice such as John Rawls, Tomasi presents a new theory of liberal justice. This theory, free market fairness, is committed to both limited government and the material betterment of the poor. Unlike traditional libertarians, Tomasi argues that property rights are best defended not in terms of self-ownership or economic efficiency but as requirements of democratic legitimacy. At the same time, he encourages egalitarians concerned about social justice to listen more sympathetically to the claims ordinary citizens make about the importance of private economic liberty in their daily lives. In place of the familiar social democratic interpretations of social justice, Tomasi offers a "market democratic" conception of social justice: free market fairness. Tomasi argues that free market fairness, with its twin commitment to economic liberty and a fair distribution of goods and opportunities, is a morally superior account of liberal justice.
Free market fairness is also a distinctively American ideal. It extends the notion, prominent in America's founding period, that protection of property and promotion of real opportunity are indivisible goals. Indeed, according to Tomasi, free market fairness is social justice, American style. Provocative and vigorously argued, Free Market Fairness offers a bold new way of thinking about politics, economics, and justice--one that will challenge readers on both the left and ri