Born Free and Equal by Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen HARDBACK 9780199796113

Oxford University Press Inc

Explore the complex nature of discrimination with 'Born Free and Equal? A Philosophical Inquiry into the Nature of Discrimination' by Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen. This insightful book delves into the differing perspectives on what constitutes discrimination, when it is morally wrong, and what measures can be taken to combat it. Lippert-Rasmussen presents a nuanced argument, suggesting that different contexts require different concepts of discrimination, with a focus on how social group membership influences differential treatment. The book challenges conventional approaches to counteracting discrimination, emphasizing that combating it requires more than just state intervention and even proposing that states may sometimes permissibly discriminate. This work is lauded for its analytical skill and creative imagination in dissecting complex philosophical positions. A must-read for anyone interested in political theory and ethics. Product Summary: Title: Born Free and Equal? A Philosophical Inquiry into the Nature of Discrimination Author: Kasper Lippert-Rasmussen Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 9780199796113 Pages: 336 Language: English Release Date: 12/12/2013