Why Social Justice Matters

Brian Barry

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Preface. Part I. Social Justice: The Basics. Why We Need a Theory. The Machinery of Social Injustice. The Scope of Social Justice. Part II: Equality of Opportunity. Why Equal Opportunity?. Education. Health. The Making of the Black Gulag. Part III. What's Wrong with Meritocracy?. The Idea of Meritocracy. The Abuse of Science. Part IV. The Cult of Personal Responsibility. Responsibility versus Equality?. Rights and Responsibilities. Irresponsible Societies. Part V. The Demands of Social Justice. Pathologies of Inequality. Wealth. Jobs and Incomes. Can We Afford Social Justice?. Part VI. The Future of Social Justice. The Power of Ideas. How Change Happens. Meltdown?. Justice or Bust. Notes. Index.

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