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The author presents a general theory of justice which makes full use of the Jewish sources, bringing them into a philosophical dialogue with the leading ethical and political texts of the Western tradition.

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Part 1 Toward a theory of justice - the basis of exchange; desert and consent; an objective theory of deserts. Part 2 Punishment - the logic of punishment; retribution and deserts; punishment versus vengeance. Part 3 Recompense - deontological and teleological ethics; extrinsic rewards; intrinsic rewards. Part 4 Do beings receive what they deserve? Part 5 The Messianic Age: variations on a theme; demythologizing the Messiah; accessible Messianism. Part 6 Whereafter?: scripture and immortality; what are we to expect; immortality within the world.

On Justice

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      Publisher: Yale University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/09/1991
      ISBN13: 9780300049435, 978-0300049435
      ISBN10: 0300049439

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The author presents a general theory of justice which makes full use of the Jewish sources, bringing them into a philosophical dialogue with the leading ethical and political texts of the Western tradition.

      Table of Contents
      Part 1 Toward a theory of justice - the basis of exchange; desert and consent; an objective theory of deserts. Part 2 Punishment - the logic of punishment; retribution and deserts; punishment versus vengeance. Part 3 Recompense - deontological and teleological ethics; extrinsic rewards; intrinsic rewards. Part 4 Do beings receive what they deserve? Part 5 The Messianic Age: variations on a theme; demythologizing the Messiah; accessible Messianism. Part 6 Whereafter?: scripture and immortality; what are we to expect; immortality within the world.

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