Title: Democratic Justice: Two Approaches (continuation and end)
Abstract: In this article, Ian Shapiro outlines a theory of justice that is democratic at its core. Recognizing the justice and democracy sometimes pull in opposite directions, he shows why and how they can and should be mutually reinforcing. In part I, published in the last issue, he defends the ideal of democratic justice as a subordinate good, intended to shape the terms of human interaction without thereby determining their course. He argues that this involves structuring the power-dimensions of social life to maximize participation in decision-making while minimizing unnecessary hierarchy. In part II, published here, he explores tensions internal to his account of democratic justice and its implications for the role of the state.
Publication Year: 2004
Publication Date: 2004-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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