Elements of social justice

Author: Herbert Spencer
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: The Elements of Social Justice is a classic work in Western political philosophy. In this book, Spencer explores fundamental questions in political science around the principle of harmony, presenting a series of propositions: harmony is opposed to anarchy and despotism; freedom should be based on harmony; rights and obligations are conditions for social welfare or harmonious life; democracy implies principles of freedom, equality, and community. Through the discussion and study of such propositions, Spencer provides a new theoretical perspective for understanding and constructing our comprehension of harmony as a rational manifestation in both the theoretical and practical dimensions of the concept.