Widely hailed as one of the most significant works in modern political philosophy, John Rawls’s
Political Liberalism (1993) defended a powerful vision of society that respects reasonable ways of life, both religious and secular. These core values have never been more critical as anxiety grows over political and religious difference and new restrictions are placed on peaceful protest and individual expression. In her introduction to the volume, Martha Nussbaum discusses the main themes of
Political Liberalism and puts them into the context of contemporary philosophical debates.
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Extending Political Liberalism
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About the author
Martha C. Nussbaum is Ernst Freund Distinguished Service Professor of Law and Ethics at the University of Chicago. Her principal appointments are in the Philosophy Department and the Law School. Her books include
Frontiers of Justice,
Creating Capabilities,
Political Emotions, and
Anger and Forgiveness.