Affirmative Action: Social Justice or Unfair Preference? (Point/Counterpoint: Philosophers Debate Contemporary Issues) - Softcover

Mosley, Albert G.; Capaldi, Nicholas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0847683028 ISBN 13: 9780847683024

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield, 1996

Synopsis

In this book, two distinguished philosophers debate one of the most controversial public policy issues of the late 20th century. Each begins by making a case for or against affirmative action, laying out the major arguments on both sides. Each author then responds to the other's essay. Written in an engaging, accessible style, Affirmative Action is an excellent text for junior level philosophy, political theory, public policy, and African-American studies courses as well as a guide for professionals navigating this important debate.

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About the Author

Albert G. Mosley is professor of philosophy at Ohio University in Athens. He is the editor of African Philosophy: Selected Readings and numerous articles on affirmative action. Nicholas Capaldi is McFarlin Professor of Philosophy at the University of Tulsa. Among his books is Out of Order: Affirmative Action and the Crisis of Doctrinaire Liberalism.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0847683028
• ISBN 13: 9780847683024
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144