{"title":"Niko Kolodny","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection dedicated to Niko Kolodny, a distinguished author known for his insightful contributions to the fields of philosophy and psychology. Delve into thought-provoking works that explore human behaviour, social structures, and ethical considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this category is \u003cem\u003eThe Pecking Order.\u003c\/em\u003e In this profound work, Kolodny examines the intricacies of social hierarchies and their impact on our lives, prompting readers to reflect on their own interactions and societal norms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNiko Kolodny’s books invite readers to question and understand the complex web of human relationships and the moral frameworks that govern society. Perfect for anyone interested in deepening their understanding of philosophy and psychology, this collection offers a unique lens through which to view our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Kolodny’s works and let his scholarly insights challenge and expand your thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-pecking-order-by-niko-kolodny-9780674248151","title":"The Pecking Order","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA trenchant case for a novel philosophical position: that our political thinking is driven less by commitments to freedom or fairness than by an aversion to hierarchy.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNiko Kolodny argues that, to a far greater extent than we recognise, our political thinking is driven by a concern to avoid relations of inferiority. In order to make sense of the most familiar ideas in our political thought and discourse—the justification of the state, democracy, and rule of law, as well as objections to paternalism and corruption—we cannot merely appeal to freedom, as libertarians do, or to distributive fairness, as liberals do. We must instead appeal directly to claims against inferiority—to the conviction that no one should stand above or below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem of justifying the state, for example, is often billed as the problem of reconciling the state with the freedom of the individual. Yet, Kolodny argues, once we press hard enough on worries about the state's encroachment on the individual, we end up in opposition not to unfreedom but to social hierarchy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo make his case, Kolodny takes inspiration from two recent trends in philosophical thought: on the one hand, the revival of the republican and Kantian traditions, with their focus on domination and dependence; on the other, relational egalitarianism, with its focus on the effects of the distribution of income and wealth on our social relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Pecking Order\u003c\/i\u003e offers a detailed account of relations of inferiority in terms of objectionable asymmetries of power, authority, and regard. Breaking new ground, Kolodny looks ahead to specific kinds of democratic institutions that could safeguard against such relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000804393196,"sku":"9780674248151","price":109.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/983393482428.jpg?v=1763306227"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/niko-kolodny.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}