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Single Idea 3273

[from 'Equality' by Thomas Nagel, in 25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality ]

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 Reference

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.