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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780965403321

Autore

Tremmel Jorg <1970-, >

Titolo

A theory of intergenerational justice / / Joerg Chet Tremmel

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London ; ; Sterling, Va. : , : Earthscan, , 2009

ISBN

1-136-54656-1

1-280-66184-4

1-136-54657-X

9786613638779

1-84977-436-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (281 p.)

Disciplina

320.01/1

Soggetti

Justice

Intergenerational relations

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Criteria-based definitions of scientific terms -- Comparisons between generations -- Objections to theories of generational justice -- What to sustain? : capital or well being as an axiological goal -- How much to sustain? : the demands of justice in the intergenerational context -- Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

The appeal to 'our obligations to future generations' is one of the most forceful, emotional and effective arguments available to politicians and citizens and is the cornerstone of all modern policies aimed at sustainable development. Yet, the exact nature and extent of these obligations are unclear - who owes what to whom, exactly, and why?This highly accessible book provides an extensive and comprehensive overview of current research and theory about why and how we should protect future generations. It exposes how and why the interests of people today and those of future generations are ofte