作者： Lawrence M. Mead
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关键词: Politics 、 Economism 、 Political science 、 Economic system 、 Poverty 、 Culture of poverty 、 Welfare state 、 Positive economics 、 Morality 、 End of history 、 Political philosophy
摘要: Poverty is a leading issue in American politics and Europe. The role of political theory should be to elevate issues philosophic level, yet theorists have said little about poverty. authors the canon discuss mainly basic institutions values society, not morality capacity poor as persons, which underlie poverty politics. This also true most recent theory, including Rawls his critics, even theorizing welfare state. best sources for are writings by sociologists culture or ethnicity poor. Other resources include various versions economism discussions formation citizens ancient theory. At end history, less fundamental values, more personal probity competence. Political must shift likewise.