Political Doctrines: Egalitarian Justice

These flashcards cover key concepts and examples related to egalitarian justice and its various types.

What is egalitarian justice?

Egalitarian justice is the belief that all individuals deserve equal moral worth and should be treated as equals.

What does 'equal justice under law' mean?

It refers to the ideal that justice is administered equally, but in practice, money and power can influence outcomes.

What is economic egalitarianism?

Economic egalitarianism is the belief that all members of society should have equal access to economic power, wealth, and resources.

What is moral egalitarianism?

Moral egalitarianism asserts that all individuals deserve equal respect and have equal moral worth.

What is legal egalitarianism?

Legal egalitarianism means that everyone is subject to the same laws, with no special privileges for individuals or groups.

What is political egalitarianism?

Political egalitarianism is the concept that each citizen has equal political power or influence.

What is luck egalitarianism?

Luck egalitarianism argues that justice should correct inequalities caused by bad luck rather than personal choices.

Give an example of economic egalitarianism.

Examples include progressive taxation and government redistribution of wealth through social programs.

Give an example of moral egalitarianism.

Examples include human rights laws that protect all people equally and the humane treatment of prisoners.

Give an example of legal egalitarianism.

An example is that a government official can be tried in court like any ordinary citizen.

Give an example of political egalitarianism.

An example is the principle of 'one person, one vote,' ensuring equal voting rights for all citizens.

Give an example of luck egalitarianism.

An example is government support for individuals born with disabilities.