Justice, Equal Opportunity and the Family

James Fishkin

Published by Yale University Press 1984

Justice, Equal Opportunity and the Family

James Fishkin

https://doi.org/10.12987/9780300156690

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Three common assumptions of both liberal theory and political debate are the autonomy of the family, the principle of merit, and equality of life chances. Fishkin argues that even under the best conditions, commitment to any two of these principles precludes the third.
“A brief survey and brilliant critique of contemporary liberal political theory…. A must for all political theory or public policy collections.” –Choice
“The strong points of Fishkin’s book are many. He raises provocative issues, locates them within a broader theoretical framework, and demonstrates an urgent need for liberals to set certain priorities. His main message—that liberalism has radical implications for ordinary life—needs to be heard by many.” --Virginia L. Warren, Michigan Law Review
“A highly original and powerfully argued book…. Fishkin is undoubtedly right, and his warning needs to be taken seriously…. This is not a book that catechizes us about what we should believe concerning the practicalities of distributive justice. It is a book that advises us about how we need to think about beliefs that are already popular dogmas, in the interest of making sense.” –James Gaffney, America
James S. Fishkin is associate professor of political science at Yale University. He is also the author of The Limits of Obligation and Beyond Subjective Morality.

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Frontmatter Publicly Available Download PDF	i
CONTENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	v
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS Publicly Available Download PDF	vii
1. INTRODUCTION Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	1
2. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND THE FAMILY Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	11
3. THE TRILEMMA OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	44
4. FAIRNESS, GROUP COMPENSATION, AND EQUALITY: RESPONSES TO THE TRILEMMA Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	106
5. OPTIONS FOR LIBERAL THEORY Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	152
INDEX Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	195

Language: English
Publisher: Yale University Press

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Published: June 7, 2022
ISBN: 9780300156690