The Just (Chicago Series in Law and Society (Paperback))

the Essays In This Book Contain Some Of Paul Ricoeur's Most Fascinating Ruminations On The Nature Of Justice And The Law. His Thoughts Ranging Across A Number Of Topics And Engaging The Work Of Thinkers Both Classical And Contemporary, Ricoeur Offers A Series Of Important Reflections On The Juridical And The Philosophical Concepts Of Right And The Space Between Moral Theory And Politics. journal Of Religion “in These Essays, Ricoeur Applies His Hermeneutical Theory Of The Capable Person, Articulated In The Magisterial oneself As Another , To The Philosophy Of Law And Justice, Demonstrating Once Again The Remarkable Breadth Of His Research Project.”—michael Johnson, journal Of Religion — Michael Johnson "Gathered under the title The Just, the essays represent a sustained reflection on the relation between the concept of the judicial - as imbedded in written laws, tribunals, judges, and verdicts - and the philosophical concept of right, situated between moral theory and politics. In political philosophy, Ricoeur argues, the question of right is obscured by the haunting presence of historical evil. In a philosophy of right, on the other hand, the leading theme is peace."--Jacket I want to show that the question with a juridical form "Who is the subject of rights?" is not to be distinguished in the final analysis from the question with a moral form "Who is the subject worthy of esteem and respect?" (I shall distinguish below between these latter two terms.) The essays in this collection grew out of a series of invited lectures given in France on the nature of justice and the law. They represent a reflection on the relationship of the juridical and the philosophical concept of right, situated between moral philosophy and politics.