The idea of equality of Ronald Dworkin and effect to liberalism

In this study, the idea of equality of the famous law and political philosopher Ronald Dworkin and the effect of equality to liberalism are discussed. This study consists of three main parts. In the first part, 'equality' is examined as a concept, and the thoughts and approaches of thinkers about the concept of equality are tried to be discussed in the historical process. In this context, the development of the concept from Ancient Greece to the present has been examined, and equality types have been mentioned. In the second part of the study, by analysing the origins of liberal theory, the principles of liberal theory, the types of liberalism and the idea of equality of liberalism, in general, are discussed. In the third and final chapter, first of all, Dworkin's philosophy of law is mentioned briefly, and his thoughts on 'equal concern and respect' which he defines as the most fundamental right of the individual are analysed. Dworkin's emphasis on equality in the context of 'the right to equal concern and respect' and its impact on liberalism are discussed. In line with Dworkin's emphasis on equality, his involvement in the social wing of liberalism is mentioned.