Valentini, Laura (2012) Ideal vs. non-ideal theory: a conceptual map. Philosophy Compass, 7 (9). pp. 654-664. ISSN 1747-9991
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Abstract
This article provides a conceptual map of the debate on ideal and non-ideal theory. It argues that this debate encompasses a number of different questions, which have not been kept sufficiently separate in the literature. In particular, the article distinguishes between the following three interpretations of the ‘ideal vs. non-ideal theory’ contrast: (i) full compliance vs. partial compliance theory; (ii) utopian vs. realistic theory; (iii) end-state vs. transitional theory. The article advances critical reflections on each of these sub-debates, and highlights areas for future research in the field.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Official URL: | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(IS... |
| Additional Information: | ©2012 The Author. |
| Divisions: | Government |
| Subjects: | B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > B Philosophy (General) J Political Science > JA Political science (General) J Political Science > JC Political theory |
| Date Deposited: | 23 Sep 2015 11:50 |
| Last Modified: | 11 Sep 2025 08:25 |
| URI: | http://eprints.lse.ac.uk/id/eprint/63680 |
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