John Rawls was one of the most important political philosophers of our time, and promises to be an enduring figure over the coming decades. His Theory of Justice (1971) has had a profound impact across philosophy, politics, law, and economics. Nonetheless Rawlsian theory is not easy to understand, particularly for beginners, and his writing can be dense and forbidding. Thomas Pogge's short introduction (originally published in German) gives a thorough and concise presentation of the main outlines of Rawls's theory, introduces biographical information when necessary, and draws links between the Rawlsian enterprise and other important positions in moral and political philosophy.

About the Author
Thomas Pogge is Professor of Political Science at Columbia University and Professorial Research Fellow at the ANU Centre for Philosophy and Public Ethics. He has published widely on Rawls, Kant, political and moral philosophy, and on issues in global justice.

Reviews
paints a touching account of Rawls's early life, bringing out those aspects that might well have had a bearing on his later interest in questions of values and justice. * Jonathan Wolff, Times Literary Supplement *


Awards
Winner of *Choice* Outstanding Academic Book 2007.



Book Information
ISBN 9780195136371
Author Thomas Pogge
Format Paperback
Page Count 240
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 304g
Dimensions(mm) 141mm * 209mm * 18mm