Chapter 7 Reading Goals

  • Explain the constitutive elements of justice as a concept and an ethical principle.
  • Understand in detail the four traditional theories of justice and two recent theories.
  • Explain the importance of fair opportunity, including the principle of redress, for removing unfair discrimination based on race, ethnicity, gender, and social status.
  • Articulate how undue inducement and undue profit lead to the exploitation of vulnerabilities.
  • Explain the arguments for a statist and global right to a decent minimum of health care, including the possibility of forfeiture for various risk-taking behaviors.
  • Explain the various levels and criteria advocated for allocation and rationing of health care resources.
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