Expressionist relational egalitarianism: Schemmel’s core argument

Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy 2026 Open access

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Authors: Kasper Lippert‐Rasmussen
DOI: 10.1080/13698230.2026.2707007
Cited by: 1
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Abstract

Schemmel’s Justice and Egalitarian Relations offers an ambitious account of an expressionist version of relational egalitarianism. His core argument for this account appeals to a series of cases that co-vary in terms of what they express and in terms of the degree to which they are unjust. I offer four criticisms of this argument, concluding that it fails to justify Schemmel’s favoured theory of justice.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Critical Theory and Philosophy Weber Simmel Sociological Theory Social and Cultural Dynamics

Publication details

Journal / source
Critical Review of International Social and Political Philosophy
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Volume
29
Issue
6
Pages
1–8
Publication date
23 July 2026
Language
EN