Combining Philosophers

Ideas for Derek Parfit, Jonathan Wolff and Mirabeau and committee

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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality
Difference Principle: all inequalities should be in favour of the disadvantaged [Wolff,J]
Utilitarians argue for equal distribution because of diminishing utility of repetition [Wolff,J]
25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality
All citizens are eligible for roles in the state, purely on the basis of merit [Mirabeau/committee]
Political equality is not much use without social equality [Wolff,J]