This important new study presents a systematic and definitive critique of the work of Ronald Dworkin, America's leading public philosopher. Focusing on Dworkin's brilliant and highly influential theory of liberal equality, the study reveals the hazards and limitations of basing the central ideals of liberalism on the logic of the market.

Colin M. Macleod is Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University, British Columbia. He was educated at Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario (where he was awarded the gold medal in philosophy), Dalhousie University, Halifax, and Cornell University (where he earned his PhD.

• 1: Introduction


• 2: Initial Equality


• 3: Equality through Time


• 4: Disabilities


• 5: Unequal Talents


• 6: The Place of Liberty


• 7: Neutrality or Tolerance?


• 8: Conclusion