Real Freedom for All: What (If Anything) Can Justify Capitalism?

by Philippe van Parijs and Philippe Van Parjis

Book Overview

Capitalist societies are full of unacceptable inequalities. Freedom is of paramount importance. These two convictions are widely shared across the world, yet they seem to be completely contradictory with each other. Fighting inequality jeopardizes freedom, and taking freedom seriously boosts inequality. Can this conflict be resolved? In this ground-breaking book, Philippe Van Parijs sets out a new and compelling case for a just society. Assessing...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198293577
• ISBN13: 9780198293576
• Release Date: January 1998
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.3"