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All the ideas for 'fragments/reports', 'On the Basis of Morality' and 'Spheres of Justice'

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7 ideas

1. Philosophy / D. Nature of Philosophy / 3. Philosophy Defined

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Even pointing a finger should only be done for a reason [Epictetus]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / b. Rational ethics

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Reason can be vicious, and great crimes have to be rational [Schopenhauer]

22. Metaethics / A. Ethics Foundations / 2. Source of Ethics / e. Human nature

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Man's three basic ethical incentives are egoism, malice and compassion [Schopenhauer]

24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / b. Veil of ignorance

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You can't distribute goods from behind a veil, because their social meaning is unclear [Walzer, by Tuckness/Wolf]

25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality

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Complex equality restricts equalities from spilling over, like money influencing politics and law [Walzer, by Tuckness/Wolf]

25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 4. Economic equality

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Equality is complex, with different spheres of equality where different principles apply [Walzer, by Swift]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights

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Philosophy treats animals as exploitable things, ignoring the significance of their lives [Schopenhauer]