Combining Philosophers
Ideas for Jeremy Bentham, Michael J. Sandel and Aenesidemus
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 3. Free speech
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If persons define themselves by a group membership, insults to that group are a real harm [Sandel]
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In the liberal view an insult to my group doesn't hurt me, since I'm defined by choices not groups [Sandel]
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 4. Economic equality
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Libertarians just want formal equality in a free market; the meritocratic view wants fair equality [Sandel]
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
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Only laws can produce real rights; rights from 'law of nature' are imaginary [Bentham]
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice
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We can approach justice through welfare, or freedom, or virtue [Sandel]
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Justice concerns how a society distributes what it prizes - wealth, rights, power and honours [Sandel]
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Should we redress wrongs done by a previous generation? [Sandel]
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Distributive justice concern deserts, as well as who gets what [Sandel]
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Justice is about how we value things, and not just about distributions [Sandel]
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Work is not fair if it is negotiated, even in a fair situation, but if it suits the nature of the worker [Sandel]
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25. Social Practice / E. Policies / 2. Religion in Society
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The case for religious liberty depends on the religion contributing to a morally good life [Sandel]
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25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights
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Large mature animals are more rational than babies. But all that really matters is - can they suffer? [Bentham]
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