Work

The Basic Liberties

Year: 2008

Type: book-chapter

Abstract: This chapter contends that the liberties correctly classifiable as basic are susceptible to being equally enjoyed at the same time by everyone (equal co-enjoyment), important in the lives of normal human beings (personal significance), and not legitimately subject to any restrictions beyond those necessary to satisfy the requirement of equal co-enjoyment. It draws upon Hart's critique of John Rawls in order to develop his account of the chief characteristics of the basic liberties.

DOI: 10.1093/acprof:oso/9780199542895.003.0011

Author: Philip Pettit

Institutions: Australian National University, Princeton University

Language: English

Topic: Political Philosophy and Ethics

Subfield: Political Science and International Relations

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W28398729

FWCI: 28.69

Cites: 155

Cited by: 67

Related to: 10