The Individual and the State (Classic Reprint): An Essay on Justice; A Thesis Accepted by the Faculty of Cornell University for the Degree of Doctor ... of Doctor of Philosophy (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore how justice, the individual, and the state shape modern society and our ideas of rights.

The book presents a critical look at natural rights and the limits of defining justice by abstract rules. It argues for a social metaphysic that integrates the life of the individual with the needs of the community. Rather than relying on fixed absolutes, it examines public welfare as the practical test for state power and for what is fair in real cases.

Through analysis of history, philosophy, and political thought, this edition invites readers to weigh the roles of personality, law, and social solidarity. It looks at how liberty can grow within a thriving social organism, and why simple formulas often miss the complexities of life in a complex society.

• Question the idea that rights are self-evident or absolute, and see how public welfare guides legal power.


• Learn how the state and society interact to shape justice without erasing individuality.


• Explore the limits of natural rights and the move toward a more integrated theory of justice.


• Understand why history and social context matter in evaluating political ideas.

Ideal for readers of political philosophy, jurisprudence, and social theory who seek a nuanced view of justice beyond simple right-versus-wrong dichotomies.

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