{"title":"Thomas E. Schneider","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas E. Schneider’s works delve into profound questions at the intersection of philosophy and political theory, examining themes like rights and the foundations of self-governance. Readers can expect rigorous yet accessible explorations that challenge conventional thinking and invite reflection on the principles underlying society and individual autonomy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a clear focus on analytical clarity, Schneider’s writing offers thoughtful insight into issues of justice, authority, and ethical responsibility. His contributions enrich contemporary debates in \u003cem\u003ephilosophy and psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, appealing to those interested in the conceptual underpinnings of governance and moral reasoning.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rights-or-self-government-by-thomas-e-schneider-9781587317101","title":"Rights or Self-Government?","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThomas Schneider asserts that rights are strange. Has the notion of what a right is ever been fully explained? He adds that a paradox is wrapped in Americans' general familiarity with the term: the only way rights can be enforced is by the authority they are also meant to limit. The idea that individuals have protection from authority in the form of a right presupposes some degree of self-government on the part of citizens, a presupposition that makes rights inherently political.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a compact assessment of the \"strangeness of rights,\" Schneider explores the relationship between justice and self-interest. He concludes that \"rights have increased the danger of confusion that arises from justice itself.\" The danger of confusing the two was a real concern for the framers of the Constitution, who desired to correct the preoccupation with rights rampant among their fellow patriots. The prominence of rights in the American political tradition has cultivated an awareness of being wronged over the possibility of doing wrong, and Schneider raises the question of whether the manner in which we think of rights is in conflict with the aspiration toward self-government.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47650578530540,"sku":"9781587317101","price":45.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e49fa6587b5bf95f9bc4772d38b01d48_88f7fe17-cfe7-433d-8ecf-a6c55ec9db6d.jpg?v=1780979855"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/thomas-e-schneider.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}