Single Idea 3274

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality]

Full Idea

The communitarian defence of equality says it is good for society as a whole, whereas the individualistic defence defends equality as a correct distributive principle.

Gist of Idea

Equality can either be defended as good for society, or as good for individual rights

Source

Thomas Nagel (Equality [1977], §2)

Book Reference

Nagel,Thomas: 'Mortal Questions' [CUP 1981], p.108