Solidarity and Public Goods

Solidarity is a moral imperative and social goal in the wake of health and economic crises. This book approaches solidarity as a political good, with essays exploring different features of the political, moral, and civic approaches to solidarity. It offers moral justification for solidarity, proposes structural accounts of solidarity, redefines property relations, and envision public goods as an instrument of civic relations and a condition to well-rounded, meaningful human lives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 136 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the face of global health and economic crises, solidarity emerges as a pressing moral imperative and a vital social objective. This book views solidarity as a political virtue, encompassing both the power structures that shape society and the ethical foundations that drive moral motivation. The diverse approaches to public goods and social value highlight the intricate connection between social connectedness and the distribution of public resources. Moreover, the moral commitments that arise from these interactions shed light on the profound significance of solidarity.

The essays in this book delve into various aspects of the political, moral, and civic dimensions of solidarity. They provide robust moral justification for solidarity, grounded in the inherent value of social connectedness and epistemic deference. Furthermore, they offer structural accounts of solidarity as a collective action against racial oppression or as a practical, non-moral framework. Additionally, these essays propose to redefine property relations to capture and redistribute the social value of property, envisioning public goods as both an instrument of civic relations and a prerequisite for fulfilling and meaningful human lives.

By engaging in a series of thought-provoking debates about social obligations and justice, this book reestablishes solidarity and public goods as urgent and timely topics. The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy."

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367551810