Abstract

Paper's abstract

Beat Sitter-Liver, Remarks on the founding of the "primary philosophy of politics"
O. H�ffe's Theory of Political Justice aims at universal validity. The two main arguments supporting this claim are scrutinized. It is shown that the semantic analysis of "just" legitimates the moral point of view (the perspective of justice) only when based on a presupposition - human dignity - that is not thoroughly discussed. This also holds for the demonstration that there is no proper definition of law without any reference to justice. Yet H�ffe's theory stands its test as an outstanding voice in the secular process for human dignity.

Key Words : H�ffe, political justice
t. 36, 1991 : p. 217-226