This collection of facsimile articles reprints essays of ethical philosophy from the 20th century that debate the nature of entitled rights and imposed obligations, issues that form the basis of the modern concept of civil society. What is the foundational basis and meaning of a natural, a civil, a universal right or duty? Who is entitled to rights and obliged by duties? What kind of right or duty is work, life, speech, property, welfare. These are the timeless and timely issues of interest to students of philosophy, law and policy and international relations.

This is Volume 1 of a six-volume collection bringing together some of the most influential essays on justice and equality published in the 20th century. The essays represent the theoretical debates and practical aspirations of democratic societies and the institutions that govern them. Areas of coverage include: the meaning, scope and practical parameters defining contemporary notions of justice and social equality; the conceptual foundation for requiring minimum justice and equality and who is entitled to justice and equality, and who is obliged to provide these conditions; and the...

This is Volume 2 of a six-volume collection bringing together some of the most influential essays on justice and equality published in the 20th century. The essays represent the theoretical debates and practical aspirations of democratic societies and the institutions that govern them. Areas of coverage include: the meaning, scope and practical parameters defining contemporary notions of justice and social equality; the conceptual foundation for requiring minimum justice and equality and who is entitled to justice and equality, and who is obliged to provide these conditions; and the...

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This is Volume 4 of a six-volume collection bringing together some of the most influential essays on justice and equality published in the 20th century. The essays represent the theoretical debates and practical aspirations of democratic societies and the institutions that govern them. Areas of coverage include: the meaning, scope and practical parameters defining contemporary notions of justice and social equality; the conceptual foundation for requiring minimum justice and equality and who is entitled to justice and equality, and who is obliged to provide these conditions; and the...

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

First published in 2003. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.