Farrelly argues against the principled paradigm of ideal theory and champions instead a virtue-oriented theory of justice entitled 'civic liberalism'. He critically assesses the main contemporary theories of justice and tackles a number of applied topics, ranging from constitutional design and free speech to welfare reform and economic incentives.
Farrelly argues against the principled paradigm of ideal theory and champions instead a virtue-oriented theory of justice entitled 'civic liberalism'. He critically assesses the main contemporary theories of justice and tackles a number of applied topics, ranging from constitutional design and free speech to welfare reform and economic incentives.
The 'Principled Paradigm' of Ideal Theory The Virtues of Fair Social Cooperation The Simplifying Assumptions of Rawlsian Justice The Cost-blind Approach to Rights (Continued...) Dualism, Incentives and the Demands of Justice Should the Left Embrace Left-Libertarianism? A Citizens' Basic Income, Workfare and Reciprocity Neutrality and Toleration The 'Dialogical Model' of Judicial Review Deliberative Democracy Conclusion