
This book assembles leading legal, political, and moral philosophers to examine the legacy of the work of Ronald Dworkin. They provide the most comprehensive critical treatment of Dworkin's accomplishments focusing on his work in all branches of philosophy, including his theory of value, political philosophy, philosophy of international law, and legal philosophy.The book's organizing principle and theme reflect Dworkin's self-conception as a builder of a unified theory of value, and the broad outlines of his system can be found throughout the book. The first section addresses the most abstract and general aspect of Dworkin's work--the unity of value thesis. The second section explores Dworkin's contributions to political philosophy, and discusses a number of political concepts including authority, civil disobedience, the legitimacy of states and the international legal system, distributive justice, collective responsibility, and Dworkin's master value of dignity and the associated values of equal concern and respect. The third section addresses various aspects of Dworkin's general theory of law. The fourth and final section comprises accounts of the structure and defining values of discrete areas of law.
This volume investigates the enduring impact and structural coherence of Ronald Dworkin's philosophical system across the domains of law, politics, and morality. Editors Stefan Sciaraffa and Wil Waluchow curate a collection of essays from prominent scholars to evaluate Dworkin's ambition to construct a unified theory of value. The text systematically analyzes how Dworkin's core concepts, such as dignity and equal concern, function as foundational pillars within his broader intellectual framework.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Experts identify this collection as a rigorous, high-level engagement with Dworkin's complete body of work. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, which is intended for scholars and advanced students of jurisprudence and political theory.
Page Count:
456
Publication Date:
2016-05-23
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190466413
ISBN-13:
9780190466411
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