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Explore the profound insights of 'In the Shadow of Justice,' a groundbreaking study by Katrina Forrester that explores the transformation of liberal political philosophy in the postwar era. This essential trade paperback, published by Princeton University Press in 2021, dives into the legacy of John Rawls and how his ideas reshaped modern liberalism in the aftermath of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War. With ISBN 9780691216751, this book offers a comprehensive history of contemporary liberal theory, illustrating how liberal egalitarianism rose to prominence as philosophers responded to diverse ideological challenges during a time of political upheaval. From the New International Economic Order to the emergence of the New Right, Forrester meticulously documents the evolution of political thought, analyzing the ambitions and limitations of liberalism in a rapidly changing world. Key topics include justice, equality, obligation, and the role of the state—all essential for understanding today’s political landscape. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of political philosophy, 'In the Shadow of Justice' is a must-read for anyone interested in the historical context of modern liberal theory. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
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: 9780691216751
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A bold new history of postwar political philosophy and of how John Rawls transformed modern liberalism
In the Shadow of Justice tells the story of how liberal political philosophy was transformed in the second half of the twentieth century under the influence of John Rawls. In this first-ever history of contemporary liberal theory, Katrina Forrester shows how liberal egalitarianism-a set of ideas about justice, equality, obligation, and the state-became dominant, and traces its emergence from the political and ideological context of the postwar United States and Britain. In the aftermath of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, political philosophers extended, developed, and reshaped liberalism as they responded to challenges and alternatives on the left and right-from the New International Economic Order to the rise of the New Right. These thinkers remade political philosophy in ways that influenced both liberal theory and its critics. Recasting the history of late twentieth-century political thought, In the Shadow of Justice offers a rigorous look at liberalism's ambitions and limits.
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: 9780691216751
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
A bold new history of postwar political philosophy and of how John Rawls transformed modern liberalism
In the Shadow of Justice tells the story of how liberal political philosophy was transformed in the second half of the twentieth century under the influence of John Rawls. In this first-ever history of contemporary liberal theory, Katrina Forrester shows how liberal egalitarianism-a set of ideas about justice, equality, obligation, and the state-became dominant, and traces its emergence from the political and ideological context of the postwar United States and Britain. In the aftermath of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam War, political philosophers extended, developed, and reshaped liberalism as they responded to challenges and alternatives on the left and right-from the New International Economic Order to the rise of the New Right. These thinkers remade political philosophy in ways that influenced both liberal theory and its critics. Recasting the history of late twentieth-century political thought, In the Shadow of Justice offers a rigorous look at liberalism's ambitions and limits.