This book contains work by the best scholars working in Applied Ethics, including a range of studies on relevant topics such as the environment, human enhancement, war and poverty. For researchers and students of this fascinating area of the discipline, the text provides a unique snapshot of current cutting-edge work in the field and its future.

In this volume, political philosophers examine the thought of John Rawls, focusing in particular on his latest work. They explore diverse issues, including the problem of pluralism, the relationship between constitutive commitment and liberal institutions, and the structure of international law.