The problem of global justice

Article Abstract:

The concern about socio-economic justice by focusing on the application of two central issues of traditional political theory such as the relation between justice and sovereignty and the scope and limits of equality as a demand of justice is discussed. It is indicated that the two issues are related and of crucial importance in determining whether an intelligible ideal of global justice can be formed.

Analysis, International aspects, Sovereignty, Internationalism

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Taking people as they are?

Article Abstract:

Inequalities are described to be just, according to John Rawl's "difference principle" only if they maximize the advantage of the least advantaged group. Cohen's writing about incentive inequalities is also presented as a critique of John Rawl's theory of justice.

Works, Equality, Speeches, lectures and essays, Rawl, John

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Identity, killing, and the boundaries of our existence

Article Abstract:

Criticisms and views on the idea of death, abortion, and that of severe dementia are discussed. Various views based on this subject, brought about by McMahan are mentioned.

Death, Fetal death

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