The contributors offer a concept of 'internal universalism' as an alternative to unaffected universalism. Neither unaffected universalism nor relativism defined by traditional norms turns is sustainable. Both abstract universalism and relativism lack a common point of reference to assess relevance and adequacy of a given conception of justice.
Their perspectives on justice are contrasted with mainstream conceptions of justice, whose problematic representativeness for India today is thereby interpreted. This volume attempts to express the opinions of people whose voices were not very prominent in theoretical debates on justice and its practical implications.
While these questions have long been discussed both within India and abroad, the contributors to this volume seek to provide new points of view and enrich the ongoing debate.
