ABSTRACT

Cultural, moral and religious diversity is a pervasive feature of modern life, yet has only recently become the focus of intellectual debate. Pluralism is the first book to tackle philosophical pluralism and link pluralist themes in philosophy to politics. A range of essays investigates the philosophical sources of pluralism, the value of pluralism and liberalism, and difference in pluralism, including writings on women and the public-private distinction.
This is a valuable source for students of philosophy, politics and cultural studies.

chapter |14 pages

Introduction

part I|68 pages

Philosophical Sources of Pluralism

part II|94 pages

Value Pluralism and Liberalism

chapter 7|21 pages

Dealing with Difference

The Republican public-private distinction

part III|74 pages

Accommodating Pluralism

chapter 8|18 pages

Political Obligation

A pluralistic approach 1

chapter 9|31 pages

Women and Cultural Universals