Book · 2006 · Philosophy
The Elements of Justice
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This comes from david schmitz's wonderful book 2006 david schmitz the philosophy university of arizona past econ and the book is the elements of justice.
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The Elements of Justice by David Schmidtz is a philosophical work that investigates the nature of justice, moral obligations, and resource allocation through clear ethical frameworks. On an episode of EconTalk titled Michael Munger on Desires, Morality, and Self-Interest in March 2021, guest Michael Munger brought up the publication during a detailed conversation about human desires and economic philosophy. Munger highlighted the author, noting that Schmidtz is a philosophy professor at the University of Arizona and a past contributor to EconTalk. Munger described the 2006 title as a wonderful book, utilizing its conceptual foundations to provide both a philosophical and humorous example that illustrated broader points about the rules governing human society and justice. The discussion explored how individuals determine fairness and moral responsibility within social structures. By referencing Schmidtz's scholarly insights, Munger enriched the dialogue on self-interest and ethics, encouraging listeners to engage with academic literature that rigorously unpacks the complex mechanisms of justice and reciprocity in everyday human interactions and institutional design.
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Michael Munger this comes from david schmitz's wonderful book 2006 david schmitz the philosophy university of arizona past… 1
“this comes from david schmitz's wonderful book 2006 david schmitz the philosophy university of arizona past econ and the book is the elements of justice”
