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Title The fair society : the science of human nature and the pursuit of social justice / Peter Corning.
Author Corning, Peter A., 1935-
Published Chicago, Ill. ; London : University of Chicago Press, 2011.


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 In Library  Standard  Library Level 10  Philosophy QT50.F2 COR  

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Description xiii, 237 p. ; 24 cm.
ISBN 9780226116273 (hbk. : alk. paper)
0226116271 (hbk. : alk. paper)
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-237) and index.
Contents Life is unfair -- The idea of fairness -- A brief history of (un)fairness -- Fairness and the science of human nature -- Human nature and our basic needs -- Why capitalism and socialism are unfair -- Toward a biosocial contract -- The future of fairness: the fair society -- Epilogue: What can I do?
Library Class Philosophy QT50.F2
Subject Fairness.
Social justice.
Basic needs.
Social contract.

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