A Negative Theory of Justice

Theoria ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 67 (164) ◽  
pp. 86-117
Author(s):  
Leonard Mazzone
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Power Relations ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Philosophical Theory ◽  
Theory Of Justice ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Immanent Critique

This article outlines the chief challenges concerning the philosophical theories of emancipation and clarifies the solutions provided by a so-called negative theory of justice. Besides highlighting the classic questions that every philosophical theory of emancipation is expected to answer, the article aims to highlight the link between this theoretical framework and an immanent critique of conditions of domination. Moreover, it sheds light on the main differences between this theoretical perspective and Honneth’s theory of recognition, Fraser’s three-dimensional conception of justice, and the critique of power relations recently advanced by Rainer Forst. The comparative analysis of these theoretical approaches will make it possible to highlight and appreciate the main merits of a so-called negative theory of justice that combines a multidimensional diagnosis of existing asymmetries of power with an immanent critique of their justifications.

scholarly journals An Exit Strategy for the Definitional Elusiveness: A Three-Dimensional Framework for Social Entrepreneurship

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 563
Author(s):  
Bing Ran ◽  
Scott Weller
Keyword(s):  
Social Change ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Common Ground ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Exit Strategy ◽  
Conceptual Paper

Despite the growing utility and prevalence of social entrepreneurship, an accepted definition remains elusive and infeasible. Yet, it is imperative that the principles guiding social entrepreneurship are identified so that common ground is established to facilitate future research. On the basis of a systematic literature review, this conceptual paper proposes a theoretical framework outlining social entrepreneurship as a three-dimensional framework as a function of continua of “social” and “business” logics, “beneficial” and “detrimental” social change logics, and “innovation” and “mundane” logics. The framework accommodates the fuzziness and ambiguity associated with social entrepreneurship whilst remaining a workable, identifiable construct. By accounting for the shifting logics practiced by social entrepreneurship that both influence and are influenced by the organizational environment, this framework provides an exit strategy for the definitional elusiveness of social entrepreneurship. The resultant structures and functions of social entrepreneurship are shaped by these constraints as reflected by the fluidity and flexibility endorsed by the framework. Four avenues for future research regarding social entrepreneurship are recommended on the basis of the framework proposed in this article.

A Version of the Failure Criterion Modification for Plane Concrete

2017 ◽  
Vol 755 ◽  
pp. 300-321 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volodymyr I. Korsun ◽  
Yu.Yu. Kalmykov ◽  
S.Yu. Makarenko
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Solid Mechanics ◽  
Concrete Strength ◽  
Failure Criteria ◽  
Analytic Description ◽  
Deformable Solid ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Concrete Failure ◽  
Stress States ◽  
Multiaxial Loadings

The paper is about the generally accepted in the deformable solid mechanics principles of constructing limiting surfaces of concrete strength in the principal stress space. The background and theoretical approaches taken by different researchers to describe the functions of deviatoric and meridional curves as the basic elements which determine the surface configuration of concrete strength were analyzed.There was carried out a comparative analysis of different authors’ suggestions on an analytic description of concrete strength for different stress states and a comparison of the developed criteria and the results of short-term tests of plane concrete under multiaxial loadings. Comparing the methods taken for developing the interpolation functions of deviatoric and meridional curves, it was inferred that the application of different approaches to the development of concrete failure criteria is effective. Keeping in mind the results of the comparative analysis of the prerequisites taken to develop the above failure criteria and the requirements of a better approximation of the experimental data, there are made new suggestions to describe concrete strength for the general case of stress state.

Health care as a worldwide concern. Insights on the Italian and Indian health care systems and PPPs from a VSA perspective

2014 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 198-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marialuisa Saviano ◽  
Ratri Parida ◽  
Francesco Caputo ◽  
Saroj Kumar Datta
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Systems Approach ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Service Systems ◽  
Potential Contribution ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Indian Health ◽  
Theoretical Approaches

Purpose – Health is a fundamental populations’ need and an integral part of the socio-economic development of a country. However, it is required to explain the growing role of the private sectors in addressing various health care needs. The purpose of this paper is to analyse potential contribution, criticalities and conditions of success of public-private partnership (PPP) as a strategy to face the complexity of nationally relevant Italian and Indian service systems. Design/methodology/approach – The methodology is built upon the basis of the viable systems approach (VSA) integrated with the fundamental interpretative elements of service science and service-dominant logic to contextualize interpretation to the management of service systems benefitting from recent advances in these research fields. Findings – A VSA-based general framework of reference is built that is useful for analysing any relational context in which different aims and expectations need to be harmonized to make the collaboration effective. On the basis of this framework, first insights on Italian and Indian health care PPPs are proposed, highlighting key elements of analysis and criticalities that may challenge a positive conclusion on health care PPPs. Practical implications – The implications of the study are both theoretical and practical. From a theoretical perspective, the study contributes to the scholarly understanding of complex health care system in Italy as well as in India with particular reference to the public-private collaboration phenomenon. It also suggests theoretical approaches in the form of a generic VSA-based framework as applicable. From a practical perspective, the study stimulates managers to a critical reflection about current health care management approaches which are reflected in the adoption of PPPs solutions. Originality/value – The paper discusses relevant worldwide decision-making challenges, such as the equality in the populations’ access to health service, suggesting managers the way to create conditions of consonance among the diverse stakeholders for a successful health care PPPs.

scholarly journals In Search of Real Circumcision: Ritual Failure and Circumcision in Paul

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 (1) ◽  
pp. 73-100
Author(s):  
Peter-Ben Smit
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Perspective ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Pivotal Role

This article applies the theoretical framework of ‘ritual failure’, a sub-discipline of ritual criticism, to Paul’s discussion of circumcision in his letter to the Galatians, Philippians and Romans. It is argued that the application of this theoretical perspective clarifies the dynamics at stake and provides a new way of understanding the development in Paul’s position regarding circumcision. There is movement from an attitude of strong propagation, by way of indifference and a subsequent attitude of rejection, to one of modified reintegration into Paul’s thinking. At every turn of this development, ritual failure plays a pivotal role and functions as a catalyst for the development of Paul’s theology.

Comparative Analysis of Several Construction Scheme of a Large-Sized Tie-Arch Aqueduct

2011 ◽  
Vol 94-96 ◽  
pp. 2350-2354
Author(s):  
Shu Zhong Lei ◽  
Zhong Xin Wang ◽  
Jian Ting Xu ◽  
Chi Peng Liu
Keyword(s):  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Prestressed Concrete ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Stability Control ◽  
River Diversion ◽  
Finite Element Program ◽  
Dimensional Finite Element ◽  
Element Program ◽  
Stress And Deformation ◽  
Three Dimensional Finite Element

An aqueduct of larger-span prestressed concrete arch structure for river diversion project is located in coastal areas, and raises difficult questions on deformation and stability control of the construction process due to greater wind load and poor soil. Due to the limited width of bracket erection, this paper put forward five possible construction schemes, and does the comparative analysis using three-dimensional finite element program, and gets the economic and reasonable one. Finally conduct a pressure test after the bracket erection, and verify the analysis results using measured stress and deformation data.

scholarly journals On The Parameters of Geometric Constraints for Cracked Plates under Tension – Three-Dimensional Problems

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 901-919 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Graba
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Comparative Analysis ◽  
Crack Front ◽  
External Load ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Geometric Constraints ◽  
Numerical Calculations ◽  
Cracked Plates ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Actual Fracture

Abstract This paper provides a comparative analysis of selected parameters of the geometric constraints for cracked plates subjected to tension. The results of three-dimensional numerical calculations were used to assess the distribution of these parameters around the crack front and their changes along the crack front. The study also involved considering the influence of the external load on the averaged values of the parameters of the geometric constraints as well as the relationship between the material constants and the level of the geometric constraints contributing to the actual fracture toughness for certain geometries.

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