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MORRISON, Andrew (2020). The Foundations of Distributive Justice: A Morphogenetic Analysis of Gomberg and Fraser. Sociology, 55 (2), 227-242.
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Abstract
This article applies Margaret Archer’s morphogenetic analytical dualism framework to critically compare the sociological foundations underpinning the work of two key American political philosophers: Paul Gomberg and Nancy Fraser. Firstly, I focus upon Gomberg’s ideas for reforms to the division of labour and their impact upon race relations in the USA. I argue that, while Gomberg offers a radical egalitarian vision, it is flawed by its weak understanding of the relationships between structure and agency and between culture and economy. Following this, I consider Fraser’s theory of two-dimensional participatory justice premised upon distributive and recognition justice. I argue that, due to a more sociologically nuanced approach, her theory avoids the conflationism and epiphenomenalism that Gomberg lapses into. I conclude by noting that these conceptual issues have pertinence beyond these two authors and have implications for theories of distributive justice more generally.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | 1608 Sociology; Sociology |
| Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1177/0038038520947305 |
| Page Range: | 227-242 |
| SWORD Depositor: | Symplectic Elements |
| Depositing User: | Symplectic Elements |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Aug 2020 14:50 |
| Last Modified: | 13 Apr 2021 11:45 |
| URI: | https://shura.shu.ac.uk/id/eprint/27075 |
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