Distributive Justice: The Right and Wrong of Our Present Distribution of Wealth

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Author Ryan, John A. (John Augustine), 1869-1945
LoC No. 16022456
Title Distributive Justice: The Right and Wrong of Our Present Distribution of Wealth
Note Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Distributive Justice: The Right and Wrong of Our Present Distribution of Wealth" by John A. Ryan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the moral and ethical aspects of wealth distribution, specifically examining the processes by which wealth is distributed among four main classes: landowners, capitalists, business people, and laborers. It presents a critical analysis of current economic systems and aims to propose reforms for a more equitable distribution of wealth. The opening of the work introduces the concept of distributive justice, emphasizing its focus on incomes rather than possessions, and highlights the complexity of moral considerations in the distribution of economic resources. Ryan references a historical context of industrial unrest attributed to inequitable wealth distribution and outlines the book's intent to systematically address the justice associated with how industrial outputs are divided among different social classes. By framing distributive justice as a pressing social issue, Ryan sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of moral claims, rights, and the ethical underpinnings of various economic theories and practices throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
Subject Economic history
Subject Wealth -- Religious aspects
Subject Income distribution -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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