The fair society :

Corning, Peter A., 1935-

The fair society : the science of human nature and the pursuit of social justice / Peter Corning. - Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, c2011. - xiii, 237 p. ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-237) and index.

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?

9780226116273 (cloth : alk. paper) 0226116271 (cloth : alk. paper)

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Fairness.
Social justice.
Basic needs.
Social contract.

BJ1533.F2 / C67 2011

303.372