John Rawls and Christian Social Engagement: Justice as Unfairness (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781498504942)

This book critiques the Rawlsian concepts of "justice as fairness" and "public reason" from the perspective of Christian political theory and practice. The Rawlsian paradigm has become pervasive in multiple disciplines outside political philosophy and is unconsciously embedded in a great deal of Christian public discourse; this calls for a new level of analysis from Christian perspectives. This is the first volume to examine Rawls based on Christian principles drawn from theological ethics, social thought, political theory and practical observation. In addition to theoretical perspectives, the book connects its critique of Rawls to specific hot-topic practical questions in three areas: social issues (abortion, marriage, etc.), economic issues (wealth creation, poverty programs, etc.), and the increasing difficulty of political compromise and peaceful coexistence in the context of the culture war. The book includes some of the leading Christian political theorists in America.


Author: Greg Forster
ISBN-10: 1498504949
ISBN-13: 9781498504942
Publisher: Lexington Books
Language: English
Published: 12/18/2014
Pages: 216
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.20w x 0.90d