This event will explore the relationship between Rawlsian liberal egalitarianism and neoliberalism, based on Nick Cowen's book Neoliberal Social Justice. His timely and provocative book challenges the conventional wisdom that neoliberal capitalism is incompatible with social justice.
In the book Nick tackles the crucial intersection of economic liberty and moral philosophy, highlighting the perspectives of John Rawls and Adam Smith. He confronts the ongoing debate between classical and egalitarian liberalism, showing how commerce does more than create consumer goods but also shapes society’s moral character, often in a positive direction.
The lecture will explore how and whether market economies can be a driving force for social equality and the case for recognizing basic economic liberties as fundamental rights. This lecture is significant for anyone passionate about political theory, economics, and social justice, as Cowen illuminates the indispensable role of economic activity in developing moral powers.
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() is an associate professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Lincoln where he teaches Key Social Science Concepts, Human Rights, Social Issues and Social Justice, Images of Crime and Applying Research. His research explores the contributions of private enterprise and civil society towards crime prevention, social order, public health, and the environment.
Paola Romero is a political and moral philosopher from the Department of Philosophy, Logic, and Scientific Method at 杏吧论坛. Her research has developed in the areas of political philosophy, moral philosophy, and the history of political thought. She currently explores Immanuel Kant’s theory of the state and his account of a political will.
() is the Co-Director of the Hayek Program at 杏吧论坛. He obtained his PhD in Political Economy at King’s College London. His research concerns the challenge of uncertainty on effective industrial planning, and the relationship between liberal philosophy and non-Western cultures.
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