Thomas Pogge is a German philosopher renowned for his work in political philosophy, particularly global justice and cosmopolitanism. His key contribution lies in emphasizing the negative duties of the wealthy towards the poor, rather than mere positive obligations to help. Pogge argues that global wealth often stems from institutional arrangements that violate the basic socioeconomic rights of others. His work prompts reflection on our responsibility to eradicate global poverty and build a more just world.
Some 2. 5 billion human beings live in severe poverty, deprived of such essentials as adequate nutrition, safe drinking water, basic sanitation, adequate shelter, literacy, and basic health care. One third of all human deaths are from poverty-related causes: 18 million annually, including over 10 million children under five.
This is a short, accessible introduction to John Rawls' thought and gives a thorough and concise presentation of the main outlines of Rawls' theory as well as drawing links between Rawls' enterprise and other important positions in moral and political philosophy.
This book is on tax justice and why it is important for peace, human rights, and a more sustainable future. It addresses sixteen different reform proposals that are urgently needed to correct the fault lines in the international tax system as it exists today, and which deprive both developing and developed countries of critical tax resources. It offers clear and concrete ideas on how the reforms can be achieved and why they are important for a more just andequitable global system to prevail.
Warum sind viele Wohlhabende der Ansicht, keine Verantwortung für die Beseitigung der Weltarmut tragen zu müssen, obwohl eine Einkommensverschiebung moralisch zwingend scheint? Die Theorien der Vermögenden koppeln sie scheinbar von der Armut im Ausland ab. Pogge erklärt und beseitigt diese Illusion und schlägt einen realistischen Standard globaler ökonomischer Gerechtigkeit vor. Das Buch ist eine Übersetzung des in Großbritannien und den USA sehr erfolgreichen und hoch gelobten englischen Titels World Poverty and Human Rights: Cosmopolitan Responsibilities and Reforms (Polity Press, 2002).