The Illusions of Egalitarianism

by John Kekes

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In this systematic and scathing attack on the dominant contemporary version of liberalism, John Kekes challenges political assumptions shared by the majority of people in Western societies. Egalitarianism, as it's widely known, holds that a government ought to treat all citizens with equal consideration. Kekes charges that belief in egalitarianism rests on illusions that prevent people from facing unpleasant truths.Kekes, a major voice in modern...

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:080147339X

ISBN13:9780801473395

Release Date:February 2007

Publisher:Cornell University Press

Length:240 Pages

Weight:0.73 lbs.

Dimensions:0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Age Range:18 years and up

Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher

Related Subjects

Conservatism & Liberalism Ethics & Morality Philosophy Political Science Politics & Government Politics & Social Sciences

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