Includes bibliographical references.

A theory of justice and "The basic structure as subject" / John Rawls -- "Distributive justice" from Anarchy, state, and utopia / Robert Nozick -- "Distributive justice and utilitarianism" / J.J.C. Smart -- "Justice and equality" / R.M. Hare -- "Capit alism, socialism and justice" / M.H. Lessnoff -- "What people deserve" / James Rachels -- "Meritocracy" / Norman Daniels -- "Liberty and justice" / Eric Mack -- "Why libertarianism is mistaken" / Hugh LaFollette -- "Rights and the market" / Peter Singer -- "Class and justice" / Kai Nielsen -- "Robert Nozick and Wilt Chamberlain : how patterns preserve liberty" / G.A. Cohen.