This work's penultimate chapter undertakes to distinguish moral sentiments from other feelings. The final chapter of this work proposes to reverse the perspective of hedonistic theory by referring to a previously defined four-stage sequence of right conduct. This work argues for a separation between the notions of moral desert and legitimate expectations, and the closing s
This work's penultimate chapter undertakes to distinguish moral sentiments from other feelings. The final chapter of this work proposes to reverse the perspective of hedonistic theory by referring to a previously defined four-stage sequence of right conduct. This work argues for a separation between the notions of moral desert and legitimate expectations, and the closing section of its third chapter argues that classical utilitarianism derives from the notion of the approval of a hypothetical impartial spectator. The second chapter of this work outlines the "principles" of the title concepts, and proposes that inequalities only be allowed if they absolutely make the worst-off better. For 10 points, identify this work of political philosophy which builds a social contract by positing an "original position" that exists beneath the "veil of ignorance," written by John Rawls.
This work's penultimate chapter undertakes to distinguish moral sentiments from other feelings.
A Theory of Justice