Just Take from the Rich and Give to the Poor: Critique of Charity as the Solution to Economic Inequality
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Title:
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Just Take from the Rich and Give to the Poor: Critique of Charity as the Solution to Economic Inequality |
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Author:
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Richards, Jacquelyn
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Advisor:
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Sharma, Ravi
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Department:
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Haverford College. Dept. of Philosophy |
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Thesis (B.A.) |
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94417 bytes |
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Issue Date:
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2007 |
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Abstract:
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This thesis investigates the notion of egalitarianism or economic equality as a matter of justice through the works of John Rawls and G.A. Cohen. It considers the solution of redistribution of wealth through charity in order to reduce global suffering, as is argued by Peter Singer. Then, by way of Andrew Sayer's work, it critiques charity as the solution to the emotional and psychological ramifications of economic inequality and class difference, which are exacerbated rather than relieved through charity. |
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Subject:
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Charity -- Philosophy
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Subject:
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Charity -- Moral and ethical aspects
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Terms of Use:
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http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/us/
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Permanent URL:
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http://hdl.handle.net/10066/1023
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Citation
Richards, Jacquelyn.
"Just Take from the Rich and Give to the Poor: Critique of Charity as the Solution to Economic Inequality".
2007. Available electronically from
http://hdl.handle.net/10066/1023.
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