Justice For Hedgehogs by Ronald Dworkin
"Justice for Hedgehogs" is a philosophical treatise that explores the relationship between ethics, morality, and law, arguing for a unified theory of value. The author contends that living well and acting morally are inseparable from understanding and upholding truth and justice, encapsulated in the assertion that "the only ethical truth is that all values are interconnected." This work challenges the prevalent view of legal positivism and moral relativism, advocating instead for a coherent system where values like dignity, responsibility, and respect are interdependent, ultimately supporting the idea that living a good and meaningful life involves recognizing and acting upon these intrinsic connections.
The 17010th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2011
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 528
- Original Language
- English
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