Neoliberalism and social justice? Reconciling Adam Smith and John Rawls

新自由主义与社会正义?亚当·斯密与约翰·罗尔斯的调和

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2025-05-13

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Contributor(s): Dr Nick Cowen, Dr Paola Romero | This event will explore the relationship between Rawlsian liberal egalitarianism and neoliberalism, based on Nick Cowen's book Neoliberal Social Justice. His timely and provocative book challenges the conventional wisdom that neoliberal capitalism is incompatible with social justice. In the book Nick tackles the crucial intersection of economic liberty and moral philosophy, highlighting the perspectives of John Rawls and Adam Smith. He confronts the ongoing debate between classical and egalitarian liberalism, showing how commerce does more than create consumer goods but also shapes society’s moral character, often in a positive direction. The lecture will explore how and whether market economies can be a driving force for social equality and the case for recognizing basic economic liberties as fundamental rights. This lecture is significant for anyone passionate about political theory, economics, and social justice, as Cowen illuminates the indispensable role of economic activity in developing moral powers.
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  • Welcome to the LSE Events Podcast by the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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  • A very good evening to everyone.

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  • My name is Brian.

  • I'm the chairperson for tonight's lecture.

  • I'm the co-director of the LSE HIAC programme, which is hosting the proceedings today.

  • So I'm also a research fellow at Stickert,

  • School of Public Policy and Department of Philosophy, Logic and Scientific Method.

  • So please be aware that this lecture tonight is being live streamed and will be uploaded as a YouTube video and probably also as an audio podcast.

  • I'm also obligated to inform you that the fire assembly point in case of fire is just outside the Saw Swee Hock building.

  • We also ask you to put your mobile phones in silent mode to avoid disruption.

  • So it's my pleasure to introduce our guest speaker today, who is Dr. Nate Cohen,

  • who is an associate professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Lincoln,

  • where he teaches courses on becoming criminologists, human rights,

  • social issues and social justice, and crime and media.

  • His research explores the contributions of private enterprise and civil society towards crime prevention,

  • social order, public health and the environment.

  • Our discussant for today, Dr Paula Romero,

  • is a political and moral philosopher from the Department of Philosophy,