The Rawls–Habermas debate is having a revival. In this article I argue that both philosophers develop different freestanding conceptions of political legitimacy, and show how they diverge when it comes to legitimacy can be justified. Habermas looking for deeper justification than Rawls will allow for. then proceed the meta-ethical positions yield two versions democratic theory, focusing in particular on rights popular sovereignty. demonstrate conceive co-originality private public autonomy,...

It would be natural to attempt trace a continuity of thought and development in several areas which historians often suggest. However, it is discontinuity more strik¬ ing. The writers seem en¬ gaged some local struggle for acceptance recognition. Rather than blending, they are differentiated seek differentiation from their surroundings. They support distant audiences; perhaps only history will bear them out. Differentiation rather integration con¬ tinuity mark innovative steps. ball thrown...

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Given the prominent position Habermas' philosophy has gained, it is surprising that his method, rational reconstruction, not caused more debate. This article clarifies what this method consists of, and shows how used in two of research programs. The an interesting, but problematic way confronting some basic epistemological questions social sciences. It represents alternative to both empirical-analytical hermeneutic tradition. On basis methodology, work situated between transcendental...

Jürgen Habermas's theories have received enormous attention in the public sphere as well political science. It is therefore surprising that his method, rational reconstruction, not more debated. In science method of particular interest because its ambition to bridge gap between empirical and normative approaches. this article author traces reconstruction by going back writings on theory practice subsequently shows what method's main principles are. He then specifies how methodological...

Abstract Inherited wealth will be of increasing importance in years to come. Yet inheritance taxation is unpopular, and part this unpopularity due family concerns. Such seen by many as morally problematic because it taken violate important values. In article, we explore five arguments against taxation: firstly, whether have a right benefit our children; secondly, virtue one's thirdly, children their parent's belongings, common ownership; fourthly, may impair vital sense continuity belonging;...

Abstract This article provides a survey of key topics on just inheritance taxation. It does so by first presenting the main arguments in debate. Here, I distinguish between academic literature and various which have proven important public Secondly, outline four influential proposals when it comes to how should be taxed. Finally, examine recent controversy point towards number themes that not been sufficiently discussed.

Jürgen Habermas’s theories have received enormous attention in the public sphere as well political science. It is therefore surprising that his method, rational reconstruction, not more debated. In science method of particular interest because its ambition to bridge gap between empirical and normative approaches. this article author traces reconstruction by going back writings on theory practice subsequently shows what method’s main principles are. He then specifies how methodological...

Abstract This article makes an assessment of the recent international expansion Indian companies by contrasting it to earlier – much more modest wave investments abroad. It also traces evolution government's policy towards outwards and claim that important reason for rise abroad is gradual relaxation restrictions on capital outflow after economic reforms 1990s. The new are characterised being dispersed over a very large number countries sectors most remarkable now targeting markets in Europe...

The editors have prepared a timely volume. topic – business and politics in India is only getting more relevant by the day, although contributions were submitted before latest Ind...

This article examines John Stuart Mill’s influential proposal of how to tax wealth transfers. According Mill, every person should be free bequeath but not receive bequest. Mill proposed an upper limit on much each could from We discuss three objections against this proposal. The nonseparability objection holds that it is possible separate the freedom give receive. private property includes unlimited right dispose one’s assets and violated under scheme. incentives scheme would have negative...