The Routledge handbook of non-ideal theory / edited by Hilkje C. Hänel and Johanna M. Müller.

Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025.

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Hilkje C. Hñel is assistant professor in political theory at Potsdam University, Germany and PI of the International Research Network on The Relation of Theories of Epistemic Injustice and Recognition Theory, funded by the DFG. Johanna M. M|ller is a research assistant at the Department of Philosophy at the Georg-August University of Gt̲tingen, Germany.

"First introduced by John Rawls, ideal theory in political philosophy is concerned with putting preferences and interests to one side to achieve an impartial consensus and to arrive at a just society for all. In recent years, ideal theory has drawn increasing criticism for its idealised picture of political philosophy and its inability to account for the challenges posed by inequalities of race, religion, gender and inequality and deep questions about structural injustice. The Routledge Handbook of Non-Ideal Theory is the first handbook or reference source on this important and fast-growing debate. Comprised of 34 chapters by an international team of contributors, the Handbook is divided into three clear parts: Methodological Challenges Intersections Applied Issues and Contemporary Challenges. As well as a comprehensive introduction which provides important background to the debate between ideal and non-ideal theory, the handbook also features a contribution by the late philosopher Charles Mills on non-ideal theory as ideology. The Routledge Handbook of Non-Ideal Theory is essential reading for students and scholars of political philosophy, ethics and political theory and will also be of interest to those studying and researching related subjects such as gender, race and social justice"-- Provided by publisher.

Taylor & Francis. EBA 2024-2025.

Print version: Routledge handbook of non-ideal theory Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Routledge, 2025

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October 18, 2024

Includes bibliographical references and index.