New paper out today, part of upcoming special issue exploring whether and how relational equality applies to issues of intergenerational justice. Stay tuned! tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…
If early death is so tragic, how come there isn´t social insurance against it? In my new paper, Get Old or Die Trying: Longevity Justice in Social Insurance, I argue that there should be. I am so happy it is out in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (OA!).
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Have you ever wondered what, if anything, distinguishes so-called 'relational' and 'distributive' equality? Find out my answer here! journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/14…
@xgabegottliebx@Wiglet1981 What about: the CI involves self-regarding duties--e.g. develop your talents (imperfect), don't commit suicide (perfect)--whereas the GR does not? Also, the CI is able to distinguish imperfect and perfect duties.
Why is the categorical imperative not basically the golden rule?
1. The CI does not appeal to how you would like to be treated. You may desire to be treated one way (you'd prefer someone lie to you to protect your feelings) but the CI doesn't consider your desires.