Exploring fundamental questions of ethics, Judith Jarvis Thomson delves into how we should live and our obligations to others. She critiques existing moral theories, revealing their shortcomings, and introduces a new, more promising framework for understanding morality. Through her philosophical insights, Thomson advances the discourse on moral philosophy, encouraging readers to rethink their perspectives on goodness and ethical responsibility.
Focusing on the concept of egalitarianism, this work revitalizes its significance in political theory. It engages with critics, prompting them to reconsider their perspectives on equality and its implications in a modern context. Through thoughtful analysis, the book aims to deepen the discourse surrounding liberal equality, making it a compelling read for those interested in political philosophy and social justice.
Eva's life is full of big balloons of questions that she carries around all day -- until she finds the answer she's looking for. A humorous and heart- warming bilingual story about young children's natural curiosity -- with warm and vibrant illustrations.
The din and deadlock of public life in America--where insults are traded, slogans proclaimed, and self-serving deals made and unmade--reveal the deep disagreement that pervades our democracy. The disagreement is not only political but also moral, as citizens and their representatives increasingly take extreme and intransigent positions. A better kind of public discussion is needed, and Amy Gutmann and Dennis Thompson provide an eloquent argument for "deliberative democracy" today. They develop a principled framework for opponents to come together on moral and political issues. Gutmann and Thompson show how a deliberative democracy can address some of our most difficult controversies--from abortion and affirmative action to health care and welfare--and can allow diverse groups separated by class, race, religion, and gender to reason together. Their work goes beyond that of most political theorists and social scientists by exploring both the principles for reasonable argument and their application to actual cases. Not only do the authors suggest how deliberative democracy can work, they also show why improving our collective capacity for moral argument is better than referring all disagreements to procedural politics or judicial institutions. Democracy and Disagreement presents a compelling approach to how we might resolve some of our most trying moral disagreements and live with those that will inevitably persist, on terms that all of us can respect.
Americans today pay far more for health care while having among the lowest life expectancies and highest infant mortality of any affluent nation. Gutmann and Moreno explain how bioethics came to dominate the national spotlight, leading and responding to a revolution in doctor-patient relations, a burgeoning world of organ transplants, and new reproductive technologies that benefit millions but create a host of legal and ethical challenges. They address head-on the most fundamental challenges in American health care, while exploring the American paradox of wanting to have it all without paying the price. --adapted from jacket
A collection of essays, which show how deliberative democracy should play an important role even in the debates about military intervention abroad. It is suitable for those who are intent on giving reason and reciprocity a more prominent place in politics than power and special interests.
This groundbreaking classic presents a compelling argument for a democratic theory of education, emphasizing the importance of fostering critical thinking and active participation in learning. It explores how education can empower individuals to engage meaningfully in society, advocating for inclusivity and collaboration within the educational system. By challenging traditional views, the book offers innovative insights into the role of education in promoting democracy and social justice.
Exploring the complexities of identity politics, the author provides a nuanced analysis of its impact on democracy. Key questions addressed include the legitimacy of various identity groups and their potential to either enhance or undermine democratic values. The book delves into the challenges of distinguishing between groups with vastly different ideologies and examines the implications of accommodating minority rights within established societal norms. It also tackles issues of discrimination in voluntary organizations, making it a timely contribution to ongoing debates in political discourse.
The essays in this volume explore the moral foundations and the political prospects of the welfare state in the United States. Among the questions addressed are the following: Has public support for the welfare state faded? Can a democratic state provide welfare without producing dependency on welfare? Is a capitalist (or socialist) economy consistent with the preservation of equal liberty and equal opportunity for all citizens? Why and in what ways does the welfare state discriminate against women? Can we justify limiting immigration for the sake of safeguarding the welfare of Americans? How can elementary and secondary education be distributed consistently with democratic values? The volume confronts powerful criticisms that have been leveled against the welfare state by conservatives, liberals, and radicals and suggests reforms in welfare state programs that might meet these criticisms. The contributors are Joseph H. Carens, Jon Elster, Robert K. Fullinwider, Amy Gutmann, Jennifer L. Hochschild, Stanley Kelley, Jr., Richard Krouse, Michael McPherson, J. Donald Moon, Carole Pateman, Dennis Thompson, and Michael Walzer.-- "Economics and Philosophy"
Mstitel - Frederick Forsyth / Flirtování s Petem - Barbara Delinsky / Výročí - Amy Gutman / Podivný případ se psem - Mark Haddon
