Larry S. Temkin:
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The Nile on eBay Inequality by Larry S. Temkin This ethical study examines the concepts of quality and inequality and addresses the question: how can we judge between different types of inequality? The author examines inequality as applied to individuals and groups, and the standard measures in inequality employed by economists and others. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Equality has long been among the most potent of human ideals and it continues to play a prominent role in political argument. Views about equality inform much of the debate about wide-ranging issues such as racism, sexism, obligations to the poor or handicapped, relations between developed and developing countries, and the justification of competing political, economic, and ideological systems. Temkin begins his illuminating examination with a simple question:when is one situation worse than another regarding inequality? In exploring this question, a new approach to understanding inequality emerges. Temkin goes against the common view that inequality issimple and holistic and argues instead that it is complex, individualistic, and essentially comparative. He presents a new way of thinking about equality and inequality that challenges the assumptions of philosophers, welfare economists, and others, and has significant and far-reaching implications on a practical as well as a theoretical level. Author Biography Larry S. Temkin is at Rice University. Review "Brilliant and fascinating....No other book on egalitarianism offers its readers anywhere neaer as much as this one....The clarity of Temkin's distinction between genuine egalitarianism and extended humanitarianism marks the end of egaliterianism as a coherent practical political doctrine."--Times Literary Supplement"An important contribution to recent philosophical discussions of justice and equality....This is a splendid work in analytic philosophy."--Choice"Brilliant and fascinating....No other book on egalitarianism offers its readers anywhere neaer as much as this one....The clarity of Temkin's distinction between genuine egalitarianism and extended humanitarianism marks the end of egaliterianism as a coherent practical political doctrine."--Times Literary Supplement"An important contribution to recent philosophical discussions of justice and equality....This is a splendid work in analytic philosophy."--Choice Long Description Equality has long been among the most potent of human ideals and it continues to play a prominent role in political argument. Views about equality inform much of the debate about wide-ranging issues such as racism, sexism, obligations to the poor or handicapped, relations between developed and developing countries, and the justification of competing political, economic, and ideological systems. Temkin begins his illuminating examination with a simple question:when is one situation worse than another regarding inequality? In exploring this question, a new approach to understanding inequality emerges. Temkin goes against the common view that inequality is simple and holistic and argues instead that it is complex, individualistic, and essentially comparative. He presents a new way of thinking about equality and inequality that challenges the assumptions of philosophers, welfare economists, and others, and has significant and far-reaching implications on a practical as well as a theoretical level. Review Text "Brilliant and fascinating....No other book on egalitarianism offers its readers anywhere neaer as much as this one....The clarity of Temkin's distinction between genuine egalitarianism and extended humanitarianism marks the end of egaliterianism as a coherent practical political doctrine."--Times Literary Supplement"An important contribution to recent philosophical discussions of justice and equality....This is a splendid work in analytic philosophy."--Choice"Brilliant and fascinating....No other book on egalitarianism offers its readers anywhere neaer as much as this one....The clarity of Temkin's distinction between genuine egalitarianism and extended humanitarianism marks the end of egaliterianism as a coherent practical political doctrine."--Times Literary Supplement"An important contribution to recent philosophical discussions of justice and equality....This is a splendid work in analytic philosophy."--Choice Review Quote "Brilliant and fascinating....No other book on egalitarianism offers its readers anywhere neaer as much as this one....The clarity of Temkin's distinction between genuine egalitarianism and extended humanitarianism marks the end of egaliterianism as a coherent practical political doctrine."--TimesLiterary Supplement "An important contribution to recent philosophical discussions of justice and equality....This is a splendid work in analytic philosophy."--Choice Details ISBN0195078608 Author Larry S. Temkin Short Title INEQUALITY Language English ISBN-10 0195078608 ISBN-13 9780195078602 Media Book Format Hardcover Position Professor of Philosophy Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Affiliation Professor of Philosophy, Rutgers University DOI 10.1604/9780195078602 UK Release Date 1993-08-26 AU Release Date 1993-08-26 NZ Release Date 1993-08-26 US Release Date 1993-08-26 Pages 366 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Series Oxford Ethics Series Year 1993 Publication Date 1993-08-26 Alternative 9780195111491 DEWEY 305.01 Illustrations line figures Audience Professional & Vocational We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 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