New Approaches to Social Contract Theory: Liberty, Equality, Diversity, and the Open Society - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0198878656 ISBN 13: 9780198878650

Publisher: OUP Oxford, 2024

Synopsis

This book features new approaches to social contract theory. Whereas traditional social contract theories and their adaptations in the twentieth century were developed for fairly homogeneous societies, societies in the twenty-first century often are characterized by conflicting first-order directives that stem from deep moral, political, religious, and cultural diversity. To address such diversity and the complexities of contemporary societies, new approaches (including formal approaches) to social contract theory have emerged that re-envision the social contract for a fragmented and sometimes polarized, yet interdependent social world. New social contract theory explores how, in a world of continuous disagreement on questions of justice, in particular the ideals of liberty and equality, society can not only progress, but also flourish and become more robust and open in its social fabric. This book brings together, for the first time, defenders and discussants of new social contract theory. It includes contributions by eminent and emerging scholars in this field. The book clarifies the distinct features of new social contract theory and provides a valuable starting point for discussion of this novel movement in social contract theory.

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About the Author

Michael Moehler, Professor of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, Kellogg Center for Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Virginia Tech, John Thrasher, Associate Professor, Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy, Chapman University

Edition details

• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198878656
• ISBN 13: 9780198878650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304
• Editor: Moehler Michael, Thrasher John