From Rationality to Equality

Oxford, GB: Oxford University Press (2012)
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Abstract

James P. Sterba offers something that philosophers have long sought: an argument showing that morality is rationally required. Furthermore he argues that morality requires substantial equality. Even libertarian perspectives, which would seem to require minimal enforcement of morality, are shown to lead to a requirement of equality

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James P. Sterba
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