The difficulty of tolerance : essays in political philosophy /

Scanlon, Thomas,

The difficulty of tolerance : essays in political philosophy / T.M. Scanlon. - ix, 273 pages ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

A theory of freedom of expression -- Rights, goals, and fairness -- Due process -- Preference and urgency -- Freedom of expression and categories of expression -- Human rights as a neutral concern -- Contractualism and utilitarianism -- Content regulation reconsidered -- Value, desire, and quality of life -- The difficulty of tolerance -- The diversity of objections to inequality -- Punishment and the rule of law -- Promises and contracts.

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Political science--Philosophy.
Social institutions

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