Search for dissertations about: "Kasper Lippert-rasmussen"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Kasper Lippert-rasmussen.
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1. Reinterpreting Liberal Legitimacy
Abstract : This thesis is an inquiry into the Liberal Principle of Legitimacy, formulated by John Rawls in his later writings. According to this principle, the exercise of political power is legitimate only if it is justifiable to all citizens. READ MORE
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2. Do the Ends Justify the Means? : On the Justifiability of Statistical Discrimination
Abstract : While statistical discrimination comes with similar objections as other types of discrimination it may also lead to a number of beneficial and important consequences, thereby leaving us with conflicting intuitions regarding the right course of action. This study investigates whether there is any superior account of statistical discrimination that can explain when and why such a practice can be defended; i. READ MORE
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3. Do Your Bit, Claim Your Share : Justice, Ethos, and the Individual Duty to Contribute
Abstract : Contemporary political philosophy primarily conceives of justice as a virtue of major social institutions. Yet, much advocacy of justice is increasingly focused on how well particular individuals live up to its demands, and proceeds by calling out and criticising their unjust behaviour. READ MORE