Download or read book The Passion for Equality written by Kenneth Cauthen and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1987 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the Revolutionary War through the Civil War to the debates of today, the passion for equality has been one of the keystones of American society. This study offers an historical survey of the idea of equality in America, a philosophical analysis of the concept, and a proposal for a more balanced integration of equality in the structure of American society. The Passion for Equality is an important book grounded in the traditions of John Rawls and Robert Nozick. It is recommended for philosophers, ethicists, economists, political scientists, and social theorists of all political persuasions.