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[filed under theme 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality ]

Full Idea

Equal consideration of interests is a minimal principle of equality in the sense that it does not dictate equal treatment.

Gist of Idea

Equality of interests is a minimal principle, not implying equal treatment

Source

Peter Singer (Practical Ethics [1979], 02)

Book Ref

Singer,Peter: 'Practical Ethics' [CUP 1989], p.21


A Reaction

Do those convicted of serious crime retain equal interests? Should a huge group of people sacrifice all of their interests, because of the powerful interests of one person?