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Full Idea
Equality of opportunity is not an attractive ideal. It rewards the lucky, who inherit those abilities that allow them to pursue interesting and lucrative careers.
Gist of Idea
Equality of opportunity unfairly rewards those lucky enough to have great ability
Source
Peter Singer (Practical Ethics [1979], 02)
Book Ref
Singer,Peter: 'Practical Ethics' [CUP 1989], p.35
A Reaction
He makes it sound like cheating. Singer has a highly individualistic view, but society as a whole needs the development of talent, wherever it can be found.