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'The Evolution of Logic', 'Metaphysics of Morals II:Doctrine of Virtue' and 'The Idea of Justice'
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25. Social Practice / A. Freedoms / 5. Freedom of lifestyle
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Capabilities are part of freedom, involving real opportunities [Sen]
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20998
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Freedom can involve capabilities, independence and non-interference [Sen]
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25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality
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The need for equality among people arises from impartiality and objectivity [Sen]
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20996
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All modern theories of justice demand equality of something [Sen]
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25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights
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Freedom from torture or terrorist attacks is independent of citizenship [Sen]
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 1. Basis of justice
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You don't need a complete theory of justice to see that slavery is wrong [Sen]
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Practical justice concerns not only ideals, but ways to achieve them [Sen]
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Our institutions should promote justice, rather than embodying it [Sen]
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We must focus on removing manifest injustice, not just try to design a perfect society [Sen]
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If justice needs public reasoning, which needs democracy, then justice and democracy are linked [Sen]
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25. Social Practice / D. Justice / 3. Punishment / b. Retribution for crime
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Violation of rights deserves punishment, which is vengeance, rather than restitution [Kant]
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25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights
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Men can only have duties to those who qualify as persons [Kant]
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Cruelty to animals is bad because it dulls our empathy for pain in humans [Kant]
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