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Full Idea
Contemporary political debate recognises four types of equality: political, social, legal and economic.
Gist of Idea
Equality nowadays is seen as political, social, legal and economic
Source
Thomas Nagel (Equality [1977], §1)
Book Ref
Nagel,Thomas: 'Mortal Questions' [CUP 1981], p.106
A Reaction
Meaning equality of 1) power and influence, 2) status and respect, 3) rights and justice, 4) wealth.