Mason, Andrew, 1959-

Levelling the playing field : the idea of equal opportunity and its place in egalitarian thought / Andrew Mason. - Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, 2006. - 236 p. : 24 cm. - Oxford political theory .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-232) and index.

Introduction -- The simple view -- The desert of the best qualified -- Rawlsian fair equality of opportunity -- Counteracting circumstances -- Equality, priority, and sufficiency -- Mitigating principles -- A responsible egalitarianism -- Individualism and personal responsibility -- Conclusion.

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013494567 Uk


Equality.

JC575 / .MAS 2006

323.42