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Equality between age-groups.

Dennis McKerlie

    Philosophy & Public Affairs
    |July 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    Existing egalitarian theories fail to adequately address age-group inequality, leading to unfair outcomes. This study critiques Norman Daniels

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    Area of Science:

    • Ethics
    • Political Philosophy
    • Social Justice

    Background:

    • Existing moral theories often overlook or inadequately address inequalities between different age groups.
    • Age-based discrimination and resource allocation present complex ethical challenges.
    • Theories of justice need to account for the specific vulnerabilities and needs of various age cohorts.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate how standard egalitarian moral theories apply to age-group inequality.
    • To critically analyze Norman Daniels' prudential lifespan account of justice.
    • To propose alternative frameworks for achieving justice between the young and the old.

    Main Methods:

    • Conceptual analysis of egalitarian moral theories.
    • Critical examination of Norman Daniels' theory of justice.
    • Development and explanation of new theoretical perspectives on intergenerational justice.

    Main Results:

    • Familiar egalitarian theories yield intuitively objectionable consequences when applied to age-group inequality.
    • Norman Daniels' prudential lifespan account, while specifically designed for age-groups, faces significant criticisms.
    • The study identifies two alternative views that offer a more robust approach to justice between age groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Standard egalitarianism is insufficient for addressing age-group justice.
    • Norman Daniels' theory requires revision or replacement.
    • New theoretical frameworks are needed to ensure equitable treatment and resource distribution across all age groups.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachHealth Care and Public HealthPhilosophical Approach

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