About the Book

John Rawls is widely regarded as one of the most influential philosophers of the twentieth century, and his work has permanently shaped the nature and terms of moral and political philosophy, deploying a robust and specialized vocabulary that reaches beyond philosophy to political science, economics, sociology, and law.

Contents

This volume is a complete and accessible guide to Rawls's vocabulary, with over 200 alphabetical encyclopaedic entries written by the world's leading Rawls scholars. From basic structure to burdened society, from Sidgwick to strains of commitment, and from Nash point to natural duties, the volume covers the entirety of Rawls's central ideas and terminology, with illuminating detail and careful cross-referencing.

Target Audience

It will be an essential resource for students and scholars of Rawls, as well as for other readers in political philosophy, ethics, political science, sociology, international relations, and law.