ideal vs. non-ideal theory – Diversity Reading List

Robeyns, Ingrid. Gender and the Metric of Justice

2010, in Brighouse, H. & Robeyns, I. Measuring Justice: Primary Goods and Capabilities. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 215-236.

Categories: Philosophy of Gender Race and Sexuality, Social and Political Philosophy, Value Theory

Keywords: capability approach, gender, ideal vs. non-ideal theory, social primary goods

Expand entry: Added by: Carl Fox

Content: A relatively short but very illuminating discussion of the application of two key metrics (social primary goods and capabilities) to the issue of gender injustice in non-ideal circumstances.

Comment: Offers a clear account of gender and what falls under 'gender justice'. Easy to read with some useful exposition but a reader would benefit from some background knowledge. Probably best as a specialised or further reading.

Difficulty: Intermediate

Recommended use: Introductory reading

Comments (0): read and add advice on using this text

Export citation in BibTeX format

Export text citation

View this text on PhilPapers

Export citation in Reference Manager format

Export citation in EndNote format

Export citation in Zotero format

Share on Twitter Share on Facebook Share on LinkedIn Share by Email