Ideas from 'Equality' by Thomas Nagel [1977], by Theme Structure

[found in 'Mortal Questions' by Nagel,Thomas [CUP 1981,0-521-29460-6]].

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23. Ethics / D. Deontological Ethics / 3. Universalisability

3282	The general form of moral reasoning is putting yourself in other people's shoes

24. Political Theory / A. Basis of a State / 4. Original Position / c. Difference principle

3278	An egalitarian system must give priority to those with the worst prospects in life

25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 1. Grounds of equality

3281	The ideal of acceptability to each individual underlies the appeal to equality

3275	Equality was once opposed to aristocracy, but now it opposes public utility and individual rights

3277	In judging disputes, should we use one standard, or those of each individual?

25. Social Practice / B. Equalities / 2. Political equality

3273	Equality nowadays is seen as political, social, legal and economic

3274	Equality can either be defended as good for society, or as good for individual rights

25. Social Practice / C. Rights / 1. Basis of Rights

3276	A morality of rights is very minimal, leaving a lot of human life without restrictions or duties