Why Global Justice Matters: Moral Progress in a Divided World

The world remains hugely unequal, with our place of birth continuing to exert a major influence on our opportunities. In this book, Chris Armstrong examines the key moral and political questions raised by this global divide and sketches a series of reforms to make our world a fairer one. It is essential reading for students of global justice, activists, and concerned citizens.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 140 pages
Publication date: 29 March 2019
Publisher: Polity Press

While a fortunate few are born into affluence, hundreds of millions of individuals endure lives of near-impossible destitution. Our world remains profoundly unequal, with our birthplace continuing to wield a significant influence over our prospects. In this accessible and thought-provoking book, renowned political theorist Chris Armstrong delves into the fundamental moral and political dilemmas posed by this profound global divide. Why, as a citizen of a relatively prosperous nation, should you concern yourself with the struggles of others? Do we possess a moral obligation to strive for rectification? What precisely constitutes global justice, and why does it hold such significance? Can we create a more just world, even if we attempt to do so? Can an individual make a meaningful difference?

This book serves as a powerful testament to the fact that global justice is a concern that should resonate with all of us. It offers a series of reforms that would transform our divided world into a more equitable one. It will serve as an essential introductory reading for students of global justice, activists, and concerned citizens alike.

Weight: 214g
Dimension: 138 x 215 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781509531882