1st Edition

Caring for Strangers An Introduction to Practical Philosophy for Student of Social Administration

By David Watson Copyright 1980
158 Pages
by Routledge

158 Pages
by Routledge

Originally published in 1980, this book introduces students of social studies to ideas in moral, social and political philosophy which are useful for assessing social policy. At the same time the book enables philosophy students to discover the value of social and political philosophy beyond its traditional confines. The book begins with the claim that modern social welfare has to be thought of... Read more

Part 1: Social Policy and Moral Identity 1. Introduction 2. Social Policy and Economic Policy 3. Social Policy and Moral Obligations 4. Moral Obligations to Strangers 5. Economic Policy and Alienation 6. Social Policy and Integration Part 2: Discriminating Between Strangers 7. Introduction 8. Positive Discrimination and Social Justice 9. Discrimination and Social Control 10. Welfare and Human Rights Part 3: Social Welfare and Social Control 11. Introduction 12. Freedom from Welfare 13. Ethics and Behaviour Modification 14. The Idea of Childhood.

Biography

David Watson 

Original Review of An Introduction to Practical Philosophy for Students of Social Administration:

‘David Watson has written an intelligent and welcome book…’ R. Plant, Journal of Social Policy, Volume 11, Issue 1 (1982).