Bøker av John Arthur

John Arthur philosophically addresses the problems of racism and the legacy of past racial discrimination in the United States. Offering a thorough analysis of the concepts of race and racism, Arthur also discusses racial equality, poverty and race, reparations and affirmative action, and merit in ways that cut across the usual political lines. A philosopher, former civil-rights plaintiff and professor at an historically black college in the South, Arthur draws on both his personal experiences as well as his rigorous philosophical training in this account. His conclusions about the meaning of merit, the defects of affirmative action, the importance of apology, and the need for true equality deal productively with one of America's most vexing problems. His book is also relevant to any society struggling with racial differences and past injustices.

This book examines the differences in racial perceptions that have been in evidence in recent political events. It addresses an increasingly explosive topic-the black underclass, evaluates possible solutions for it, and focuses on questions of group and individual identity.

This book examines conflicting theories of constitutional interpretation and judicial review, arguing that each of the dominant legal approaches rests on a distinct philosophical conception of democracy. It explores the important implications of utilitarianism and social contract theory.

This book introduces the concept of the reasoning chain, a new approach to risk-based reasoning systems in large, complex and distributed organisations. This book is an accessible and valuable resource for risk managers and decision makers responsible for complex business decisions.

A selection of readings including "contemporary classics" and diverse responses to the particularly racially-charged controversies that are now dividing America.

Words That Bind presents a careful and nuanced treatment of constitutional interpretation and judicial review. By bringing constitutional theory and contemporary political philosophy to bear on each other, John Arthur illuminates these topics as no other recent author has.