Just Enough : : Sufficiency as a Demand of Justice / / Liam Shields.

A systematic clarification and defence of Sufficientarianism - 'having enough' - as a demand of justiceLiam Shields systematically clarifies and defends the political philosophy of Sufficientarianism, which insists that securing enough of some things, such as food, healthcare and education...

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Superior document:Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter Edinburgh University Press Complete eBook-Package 2016
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Place / Publishing House:Edinburgh : : Edinburgh University Press, , [2022]
©2016
Year of Publication:2022
Language:English
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Physical Description:1 online resource (224 p.) :; 3 B/W tables 2 B/W line art
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Other title:Frontmatter --
Contents --
Acknowledgements and Dedication --
1 Politics and Distributive Justice --
2 What is Sufficientarianism? --
3 The Principle of Sufficient Autonomy --
4 Sufficiency and Education --
5 A Good Enough Upbringing --
6 Sufficiency and Global Justice --
7 Conclusion --
Bibliography --
Index
Summary:A systematic clarification and defence of Sufficientarianism - 'having enough' - as a demand of justiceLiam Shields systematically clarifies and defends the political philosophy of Sufficientarianism, which insists that securing enough of some things, such as food, healthcare and education, is a crucial demand of justice. By engaging in practical debates about critical issues such as child-rearing and global justice, the author sheds light on the potential implications of suffientarianism on the social policies that affect our daily lives. Key FeaturesThe first book-length treatment of sufficiency as a demand of justiceCritically discusses the relative merits of sufficiency compared to equality or priority Makes a new contribution to debates in political theory about autonomy and upbringing from a sufficientarian perspective
Format:Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.
ISBN:9780748691876
9783110780444
DOI:10.1515/9780748691876?locatt=mode:legacy
Access:restricted access
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Liam Shields.