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Sher, George Allen was born on November 10, 1942 in New York City. Son of Daniel and Clara Sher.
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Approximate Justice
(In this book, distinguished philosopher George Sher explo...)
In this book, distinguished philosopher George Sher explores the normative moral and social problems that arise from living in a decidedly non-ideal world_a world that contains immorality, evil, and injustice, and in which resources (including knowledge) are often inadequate. Sher confronts difficult issues surrounding preferential treatment and equal opportunity, compensatory justice and punishment, the allocation of goods by lottery, and abortion and moral compromise. In each case, Sher asks not what an ideal society would involve, but how we should deal with failures to live up to individual or social ideals. Challenging current academic orthodoxy, Sher's work is sure to incite discussion among students and scholars alike. Approximate Justice is an engaging and provocative book that will excite anyone with interest in social and political philosophy, justice, and law.
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Beyond Neutrality: Perfectionism and Politics by George Sher (1997-01-13)
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Beyond Neutrality: Perfectionism and Politics
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Many people, including many contemporary philosophers, believe that the state has no business trying to improve people's characters, or elevate their tastes, or prevent them from living degraded lives. They believe that governments should remain absolutely neutral when it comes to the consideration of competing conceptions of the good. One fundamental aim of George Sher's book is to show that this view is indefensible. A second complementary aim is to articulate a conception of the good that is worthy of promotion by the state.
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George Allen Sher
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Bachelor, Brandeis U., 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Columbia University, 1972.
Career
Instructor philosophy, Fairleigh Dickinson U., Teaneck, New Jersey, 1966-1972; assistant professor philosopy, Fairleigh Dickinson U., Teaneck, New Jersey, 1972-1974; associate professor philosophy, U. Vermont, Burlington, 1974-1980; professor, U. Vermont, Burlington, 1980-1991; Herbert S. Autrey professor philosophy, Rice U., Houston, since 1991; department chairman philosophy, Rice U., Houston, since 1993. Member Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton, New Jersey, 1987-1988.
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Approximate Justice
(In this book, distinguished philosopher George Sher explo...)
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Beyond Neutrality: Perfectionism and Politics
(Many people, including many contemporary philosophers, be...)
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Beyond Neutrality: Perfectionism and Politics by George Sher (1997-01-13)
(Will be shipped from US. Brand new copy.)
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Approximate Justice
Membership
Member American Philosophical Association.
Connections
Married Emily Fox Gordon, July 10, 1972. 1 child, Sarah Landesberg.
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American