French Literature Reviews - 2026
A. Policar, Ronald Dworkin, l’empire des valeurs
Philosophy, Anthropology and Ideas
A. Policar, Ronald Dworkin, l’empire des valeurs
Classiques Garnier
ISBN 978-2-406-06838-9
EAN 9782406068389
283 pages - Paperback - €39.00
This volume brings together contributions from leading experts on Ronald Dworkin's thought, addressing issues crucial to modern democracies such as affirmative action, state neutrality, religious freedom, abortion, and euthanasia.
Ronald Dworkin remains one of the most influential legal philosophers of the contemporary era, known for his robust defense of liberal egalitarianism and his profound impact on jurisprudence and political morality. This collective volume situates his theories within ongoing debates about the foundations of constitutional democracy and the role of the judiciary in interpreting fundamental rights. By engaging with his central concepts, the contributors illuminate the persistent tensions between individual autonomy and collective decision-making in pluralistic societies.
This book will prove particularly valuable to scholars, advanced students, and researchers in legal philosophy, political science, and ethics who grapple with the application of normative principles to contemporary legislation. It serves as a rigorous companion for readers seeking to understand how Dworkin's framework addresses contentious moral dilemmas and shapes the boundaries of state neutrality and human dignity in the twenty-first century.