As Free and as Just as Possible

The Theory of Marxian Liberalism

By Jeffrey Reiman | Publisher: Wiley

About the book

Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures.

  • Maps a new frontier in moral philosophy and political theory
  • Distills a new concept of justice that recognizes the iniquities of capitalism
  • Synthesis of elements of Marxism and Liberalism will interest readers in both camps
  • Direct and jargon-free style opens these complex ideas to a wide readership

Editions of As Free and as Just as Possible

Hardcover
ISBN 9780470674123
Paperback
ISBN 9781118720387
EBook
ISBN 9781118381564
EBook
ISBN 9781118232057
EBook
ISBN 9781118232064

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Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures.

  • Maps a new frontier in moral philosophy and political theory
  • Distills a new concept of justice that recognizes the iniquities of capitalism
  • Synthesis of elements of Marxism and Liberalism will interest readers in both camps
  • Direct and jargon-free style opens these complex ideas to a wide readership

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What is As Free and as Just as Possible about?

Grafting the Marxian idea that private property is coercive onto the liberal imperative of individual liberty, this new thesis from one of America's foremost intellectuals conceives a revised definition of justice that recognizes the harm inflicted by capitalism's hidden coercive structures.

  • Maps a new frontier in moral philosophy and political theory
  • Distills a new concept of justice that recognizes the iniquities of capitalism
  • Synthesis of elements of Marxism and Liberalism will interest readers in both camps
  • Direct and jargon-free style opens these complex ideas to a wide readership

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in As Free and as Just as Possible?

Philosophy and Religion > Philosophy

Where can I read a sample of As Free and as Just as Possible?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780470674123

Is As Free and as Just as Possible part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Blackwell Public Philosophy Series

Who is/are the Author/s of the book As Free and as Just as Possible?

Jeffrey Reiman

Who is the Publisher of the book As Free and as Just as Possible?

Wiley

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

As Free and as Just as Possible is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780470674123) and paperback(ISBN 9781118720387) and ebook(ISBN 9781118381564) and ebook(ISBN 9781118232057) and ebook(ISBN 9781118232064)

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