In a bold attempt to formulate a tentative, unified conceptual
framework for the study of global development, the author tries to
integrate numerous contributions from a variety of fields,
including economics, sociology, anthropology, political science,
moral philosophy, sociobiology, neurobiology, and others. He
regrets the present compartmentalization of study of this topic,
which leads to a lack of perspective in dealing with crucial
planetary problems. . . . Truly an ambitious and courageous effort
and a worthy project. Recommended for academic and public library
collections dealing with development. "Choice"
This book breaks important new ground in the international
debate over development by presenting the first systematic attempt
to map a unified theory of global development. Drawing from the
fields of economics, sociology, political science, philosophy, and
ethics, the author presents a unique cross-disciplinary perspective
on international development that features a number of new concepts
and approaches to development studies. Building upon a synthesis of
three independent developments of the 1970s, Weigel contends that
it is possible to construct a universal development norm and a
universal moral principle which retain their credibility in both
cross-cultural and transhistorical contexts. He argues further that
when these principles are linked to a well-differentiated theory of
basic human needs they provide a powerful normative framework for
the integration of economic and political rights which can guide
policymakers well into the 21st century.
Certain to spark new debate among academicians and policymakers,
Weigel's work makes a number of significant contributions,
including: a comprehensive synthesis between moral philosophy and
development studies; the most elaborate philosophical defense of
the I.L.O's 'Basic Needs Approach' to date; an analysis of the
nuclear arms race which utilizes the concept of stable strategies
and presents a new theory of nuclear deterrence; a macroeconomic
framework for basic needs program; an analysis of global parameters
for development assistance; country studies which demonstrate the
feasibility of Basic Needs programs for low-income countries; the
application of the theory to a wide variety of topic areas such as
paternalism, population control policies, the problem of political
legitimation, and economic policies. Throughout, the author focuses
on the concept of basic needs, arguing that the satisfaction of
basic human needs must be the touchstone of all future development
policies.
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