Contemporary Debates in Political Philosophy (Contemporary Debates in Philosophy)

This collection of 24 essays, written by eminent philosophers and political theorists, brings together fresh debates on some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy, including human rights, equality, constitutionalism, the value of democracy, identity and political neutrality. Presents fresh debates on six of the fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophyContent: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–20): Thomas Christiano and John Christman Chapter 2 Facts and Principles1 (pages 21–40): Gerald A. Cohen Chapter 3 Constructivism, Facts, and Moral Justification (pages 41–60): Samuel Freeman Chapter 4 Reason and the Ethos of a Late?Modern Citizen (pages 61–78): Stephen K. White Chapter 5 The Moral Foundations of Liberal Neutrality (pages 79–98): Gerald F. Gaus Chapter 6 Perfectionism in Politics: A Defense (pages 99–117): Steven Wall Chapter 7 Individualism and Libertarian Rights (pages 119–136): Eric Mack Chapter 8 Left?Libertarianism and Liberty (pages 137–151): Peter Vallentyne Chapter 9 Illuminating Egalitarianism* (pages 153–178): Larry S. Temkin Chapter 10 A Reasonable Alternative to Egalitarianism (pages 179–194): John Kekes Chapter 11 The Supposed Right to a Democratic Say (pages 195–212): Richard J. Arneson Chapter 12 Democracy: Instrumental vs. Non?Instrumental Value (pages 213–227): Elizabeth Anderson Chapter 13 Deliberative Democracy (pages 229–246): Russell Hardin Chapter 14 Reflections on Deliberative Democracy (pages 247–263): Joshua Cohen Chapter 15 Constitutionalism – A Skeptical View (pages 265–282): Jeremy Waldron Chapter 16 Constitutionalism (pages 283–299): Larry Alexander Chapter 17 Individualism and the Claims of Community (pages 301–321): Richard Dagger Chapter 18 Liberalism, Communitarianism, and the Politics of Identity (pages 322–342): Margaret Moore Chapter 19 Relational Liberalism and Demands for Equality, Recognition, and Group Rights (pages 343–361): Anthony Simon Laden Chapter 20 Structural Injustice and the Politics of Difference1 (pages 362–383): Iris M. Young Chapter 21 Cosmopolitanism and Justice (pages 385–407): Simon Caney Chapter 22 Distributive Justice at Home and Abroad1 (pages 408–422): Jon Mandle Chapter 23 The Dark Side of Human Rights1 (pages 423–436): Dr. Onora O'Neill Chapter 24 A Defense of Welfare Rights as Human Rights* (pages 437–456): James W. Nickel This collection of 24 essays, written by eminent philosophers and political theorists, brings together fresh debates on some of the most fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy, including human rights, equality, constitutionalism, the value of democracy, identity and political neutrality.

• Presents fresh debates on six of the fundamental questions in contemporary political philosophy
• Each question is treated by a pair of opposing essays written by eminent scholars
• Lively debate format sharply defines the issues, invites the reader to participate in the exchange of arguments and paves the way for further discussion
• Will serve as an accessible introduction to the major topics in political philosophy, whilst also capturing the imagination of professional philosophers
• Offers the unique opportunity to observe leading philosophers engaging in head-to-head debate

LIBERALISM EQUALITYCHAPTER NINE Illuminating Egalitarianism*; CHAPTER TEN A Reasonable Alternative to Egalitarianism; DEMOCRACY AND ITS LIMITS THE VALUE OF DEMOCRACY; CHAPTER ELEVEN The Supposed Right to a Democratic Say; CHAPTER TWELV E Democracy: Instrumental vs. Non-Instrumental Value; DEMOCRACY AND ITS LIMITS DELIBERATIVE DEMOCRACY; CHAPTER THIRTEEN Deliberative Democracy; CHAPTER FOURTEEN Reflections on Deliberative Democracy; D A well-designed collection, offering an excellent introduction to debates in contemporary political philosophy. The list of contributors includes many of the most important figures in the field. The book would be ideal as a reader for many undergraduate and graduate courses.--Professor Christopher Morris, University of Maryland