{"product_id":"9788494874079","title":"Why does inequality matter?","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does Inequality Matter?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this fundamental work, philosopher Thomas Scanlon offers a rigorous and accessible analysis of why economic and social inequality is morally objectionable. Far from limiting himself to economic arguments, the author identifies five specific reasons why inequality is unacceptable: from the lack of equality of opportunity to the erosion of social status and the concentration of power. An essential book for understanding the ethical foundations of the contemporary debate on distributive justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work examines the moral reasons why inequality must be combated, beyond its economic consequences. Scanlon argues that inequality is problematic when it arises from certain agents failing to give equal importance to the interests of all parties involved, when it produces objectionable status differences, or when it gives the wealthiest an unacceptable level of control over the lives of those with less. The author breaks down each of these objections with solid philosophical arguments, offering a conceptual framework to understand why inequality is not just an economic problem, but a fundamental question of justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eDistributive justice and moral obligations toward the less fortunate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eStatus inequality and its effects on dignity and social respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eConcentration of economic and political power as a threat to democracy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEquality of opportunity as a moral principle and its relationship to structural inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEthical foundations of redistributive policies and the welfare state\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in political philosophy, theory of justice, and debates on inequality. It is especially useful for students and professionals in the social sciences, philosophy, law, and economics who seek a solid argumentative basis for understanding the moral dimensions of inequality. It is also accessible to anyone concerned about growing social gaps who wishes to understand why, from an ethical perspective, inequality should be a political priority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear conceptual framework for distinguishing between objectionable inequality and legitimate differences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eRigorous philosophical arguments to justify intervention against inequality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools for critically analyzing public policies from a perspective of justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn updated view of the equality debate, enriched with concrete examples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn approach that connects moral philosophy with real-world political and social issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Scanlon, Thomas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Avarigani Editores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTopic: PHILOSOPHY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: ESSAY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: March 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 350 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work by Thomas Scanlon represents an essential contribution to the contemporary debate on inequality. His approach, which distinguishes five distinct moral reasons why inequality is objectionable, offers analytical clarity that is rare in a subject often dominated by rhetoric. The book achieves the difficult balance between philosophical rigor and accessibility, making it a valuable read for both specialists and general readers interested in the ethical foundations of social justice. Its publication in paperback format facilitates its distribution at a time when the debate on inequality is more relevant than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AVARIGANI EDITORES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407248482651,"sku":"9788494874079","price":20.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978849487407.jpg?v=1781851077","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788494874079","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}