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Zwolinski on Sen on Justice

By Lawrence Solum

Matt Zwolinski has posted Review of Amartya Sen, The Idea of Justice. (The Review of Metaphysics) on PhilPapers. Here is a taste:

The Idea of Justice is Amartya Sen?s most sustained foray into political philosophy, drawing on and developing his earlier wide?ranging and influential work in political philosophy and social choice theory. It is a large book, but potential readers should not be intimidated by its size. Sen?s writing style is easy and enjoyable, his philosophic arguments illustrated by a rich set of anecdotes drawn from history, literature, and current events. And the core ideas of the book are relatively few in number, and repeated often throughout the book. But though they may be few, the key ideas of this book are deeply important. Political philosophers should take heed, for the suggestions Sen makes have the potential to change their field for the better in a multitude of ways.

Recommended.

Full post as published by Legal Theory Blog on May 18, 2010 (boomark / email).