Philosophy is not usually seen as a guidance for modern housing policy but in this new book, Helen Taylor argues that there is something innovative about the application of philosophy to housing. The philosophical framework used within this book is John Rawls' conception of justice as fairness.
Philosophy is not usually seen as a guidance for modern housing policy but in this new book, Helen Taylor argues that there is something innovative about the application of philosophy to housing. The philosophical framework used within this book is John Rawls' conception of justice as fairness.
Helen Taylor is a lecturer in housing studies at Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK. She is Communications Officer for the Housing Studies Association, as well as a board member for housing sector organisations Newport City Homes and Cymorth Cymru, and sector publication Welsh Housing Quarterly.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1 - Housing Studies, Philosophy, and Policy The epistemological foundations of housing studies The relationship between philosophy and policy Applied philosophy Policy: homelessness and housing first Chapter 2 - The Role of the Reasonable in Public Justification Introduction The two moral powers The use of reasonableness as a regulatory mechanism A political conception of justice The liberal principle of legitimacy Applying reasonableness to social policy: The 'Bedroom Tax' Chapter 3 - A Rawlsian Account of Justice Justice as fairness The difference principle Applying the difference principle Justifying the use of the difference principle Reflective equilibrium Extending the concept of reflective equilibrium Chapter 4 - Primary Goods: An Appropriate Metric? Criticisms of primary goods Alternative metrics Revising primary goods Chapter 5 - Self-Command and Basic Justice Self-respect as a primary good Self-command and social freedom The revised metric Chapter 6 - Applying Philosophy to Housing The modified test Application to policy Conclusion Bibliography
Chapter 1 - Housing Studies, Philosophy, and Policy The epistemological foundations of housing studies The relationship between philosophy and policy Applied philosophy Policy: homelessness and housing first Chapter 2 - The Role of the Reasonable in Public Justification Introduction The two moral powers The use of reasonableness as a regulatory mechanism A political conception of justice The liberal principle of legitimacy Applying reasonableness to social policy: The 'Bedroom Tax' Chapter 3 - A Rawlsian Account of Justice Justice as fairness The difference principle Applying the difference principle Justifying the use of the difference principle Reflective equilibrium Extending the concept of reflective equilibrium Chapter 4 - Primary Goods: An Appropriate Metric? Criticisms of primary goods Alternative metrics Revising primary goods Chapter 5 - Self-Command and Basic Justice Self-respect as a primary good Self-command and social freedom The revised metric Chapter 6 - Applying Philosophy to Housing The modified test Application to policy Conclusion Bibliography
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