Full Idea
Egalitarianism was once opposed to aristocratic values, but now it is opposed by adherents of two non-aristocratic values: utility (increase benefit, even if unequally) and individual rights (which redistribution violates).
Gist of Idea
Equality was once opposed to aristocracy, but now it opposes public utility and individual rights
Source
Thomas Nagel (Equality [1977], §2)
Book Reference
Nagel,Thomas: 'Mortal Questions' [CUP 1981], p.109