ISBN:
0691059225
Language:
English
Pages:
Online-Ressource (xxiv, 362 p)
,
24 cm
Edition:
Online-Ausg. 2009 Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
Additional Information:
Rezensiert in Kennedy, Terence, 1942 - [Rezension von: Coons, John E., By Nature Equal. The Anatomy of a Western Insight (New Forum Books)] 2000
Series Statement:
New forum books
Series Statement:
New Forum Bks v.13
Parallel Title:
Print version By Nature Equal : The Anatomy of a Western Insight
DDC:
305/.01
Keywords:
Equality before the law
;
Equality Philosophy
;
Equality Religious aspects
;
Equality ; Philosophy
;
Equality ; Religious aspects
;
Equality before the law
;
Electronic books
Abstract:
What do we mean when we refer to people as being equal by nature? In the first book devoted to human equality as a fact rather than as a social goal or a legal claim, John Coons and Patrick Brennan argue that even if people possess unequal talents or are born into unequal circumstances, all may still be equal if it is true that human nature provides them the same access to moral self-perfection. Plausibly, in the authors' view, such access stems from the power of individuals to achieve goodness simply by doing the best they can to discover and perform correct actions. If people enjoy the same
Description / Table of Contents:
Book Cover; Title; Copyright; CONTENTS
Note:
Includes bibliographical references (p. [261]-348) and index
,
Electronic reproduction; Available via World Wide Web
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