The Idea of Justice: A review

This post just pulls in my review of Amartya Sen’s 2010 book The Idea of Justice, which I had originally posted on Goodreads in 2011 soon after I finished reading the book. It had picked up a few ‘likes’ but little discussion, so I thought I’d post it here again. I’ve added a few links for context.

The Idea of Justice by Amartya Sen

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

When an author as distinguished as Amartya Sen, Nobel Laureate in economics and acclaimed polymath and thinker, writes on the i...

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Published on March 15, 2018 20:30
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message 1: by Ranjini (new)

Ranjini Thanks for the really comprehensive review Shridhar! I'll take your suggestion and read the four chapters you've highlighted. Also curious, does Sen go into the role of history while looking at justice?


message 2: by T.R. (new)

T.R. Not much, as I recall, Ranjini.
Ranjini wrote: "Thanks for the really comprehensive review Shridhar! I'll take your suggestion and read the four chapters you've highlighted. Also curious, does Sen go into the role of history while looking at jus..."


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