Equal Opportunity Theory: Fairness in Liberty for AllA comprehensive and detailed explanation of the equal opportunity principle that influences social policy today is provided in this book. Dennis E Mithaug addresses the discrepancy between the right and the experience of self-determination and explains our collective responsibility for assuring fair prospects for self-determination for all. The logical, philosophical and psychological basis for equal opportunity theory is presented, as is the social and judicial background. Finally, the optimal prospects principle is examined. |
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Fair Chances | 12 |
Justice as Fairness | 47 |
Freedom as Power | 93 |
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