On Fairness (Routledge Revivals) - Hardcover

Carr, Craig L.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1138712418 ISBN 13: 9781138712416

Publisher: Routledge, 2017

Synopsis

This title was first published in 2000:  A systematic analysis of the concept of fairness as a moral notion. The work critically examines and rejects several familiar accounts of fairness - fairness as equality of treatment, as not taking advantage of another, as adherence to rule, and as respect for others - the author proposes an alternative account of fairness as fidelity to social practice. Drawing on examples from a variety of social practices, ranging from the requirement to do one's fair share to the fairness of lotteries and bargaining, this book outlines a new moral theory of fairness and offers insight into the various roles fairness considerations play in our lives and their limitations. Reflecting on the place of fairness and fair mindedness in moral, social, and political thought, this book will be of interest to moral, social and political philosophers as well as those in related areas such as political science and sociology.

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Craig L. Carr

Edition details

• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1138712418
• ISBN 13: 9781138712416
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 140