John Leslie Mackie (1917-1981) was an influential philosopher of the twentieth century, known for his work in various philosophical disciplines. Less known is his political philosophy, to which he devoted himself in the 1970s, with specific attention to justice.
Content of the work
In this edition, his manuscript appears for the first time Theories of Justice and Rights. In addition, two previously published papers are included:
- 'Can There Be a Right-Based Moral Theory?' (1978)
- 'Rights, Utility, and External Costs' (1985)
These works make use of Mackie's meta-ethical insights as set out in Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong (1977).
Introduction and themes
The editorial introduction discusses the relationship between Mackie's moral error theory and his view on justice and rights. Furthermore, important themes are explained, such as:
- Mackie's theory of rights
- criticism of Rawls' liberalism
- criticism of Nozick's libertarianism
Target audience and language
This publication is suitable for philosophy students and professionals seeking depth in political philosophy. The material is in Dutch and intended for an advanced language level (C1-C2). The learning resource is highly suitable for use in education, research, and self-study.
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