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Equality in Theory and Practice: A Moral Argument for Ethical Improvements

โœ Scribed by Ronald Francis


Publisher
Springer Singapore;Springer
Year
2020
Tongue
English
Leaves
244
Edition
1st ed.
Category
Library

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โœฆ Synopsis


This book is an account of the concept of equality from the perspective of both theory and practice, and presents methods of quantifying values. It considers both arguments and evidence, and tackles equality in its different forms, including economic equality, education, equality before the law, equality of opportunity, and gender equality. The book shows that inequality is a profoundly moral question, noting that there are good practical reasons for its adoption. It presents a consideration of classical theories from Aristotle to Hume, as well as contemporary approaches such as those offered by Rawls, Haidt, Temkin, and Parfit. It also contemplates issues such as the naturalistic fallacy, and considers what is different about the Goleman view of moral sensitivity and the ethical personality. The array of evidence includes the impact of climate and various plants such as sugar and cotton on the slave trade, the concept of Gaia, Darwinism, sex inequality, personality, culture, psychological issues, and the quantification of ethics. The book concludes with some practical suggestions for improving equality. It aims to raise awareness of the ways in which equality can be understood, and achieved. It will be relevant to students and scholars in philosophy, human rights, and law.


โœฆ Table of Contents


Front Matter ....Pages i-xviii
Introduction to Equality (Ronald Francis)....Pages 1-18
Physical Matters (Ronald Francis)....Pages 19-32
Psychological Approaches (Ronald Francis)....Pages 33-48
Personality (Ronald Francis)....Pages 49-62
Culture (Ronald Francis)....Pages 63-76
Business (Ronald Francis)....Pages 77-89
Communication (Ronald Francis)....Pages 91-104
Corruption (Ronald Francis)....Pages 105-118
Politics (Ronald Francis)....Pages 119-137
Sex Differences (Ronald Francis)....Pages 139-150
Slavery (Ronald Francis)....Pages 151-165
Quantification of Social Variables (Ronald Francis)....Pages 167-177
Theories (Ronald Francis)....Pages 179-199
General Conclusions (Ronald Francis)....Pages 201-219
Back Matter ....Pages 221-235

โœฆ Subjects


Law; Theories of Law, Philosophy of Law, Legal History; Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights; Philosophy of Law; Human Rights; Gender, Sexuality and Law


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