Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Preface vii
3. Contents xi
4. I. Three Concepts of Equality 1
5. II. Ultimate and Operative: The Classical Dualism 12
6. III. Equality in the Reformation 24
7. IV. From Theology to Politics 60
8. V. Equality and Enlightenment 89
9. VI. The Liberal Crisis 126
10. VII. The Conservative Paradox 156
11. VIII. The Socialist Dilemma 194
12. IX. Equality and the Decline of Political Philosophy 234
13. NOTES 243
14. Index of Names 267