Mediating the culture wars

"This book is intended for general readers interested in theoretical and practical problems revolving around multiculturalism and education. Most, if not all, philosophical debates come down to the fundamental conflict between conceptions of goods and rights. Current debates about multiculturalism and pluralism, especially in the area of education, often pit the goods of communities against right-claims of other groups or individuals, which leads to an impasse. The author's alternative starting point for ethics allow these conflicts to be viewed in a new light with new opportunities for insightful resolutions."--Jacket.