BASIC EQUALITY AND DISCRIMINATION RECONCILING THEORY AND LAWPDF电子书下载

1 Introduction 1

2 Why Should We Speak of Equality? 13

Why Westen Thinks ‘Equality’ is Empty 13

Waldron’s Defence of Equality 15

The Point of Talk about Equality 18

3 Why Do We Value Basic Equality? 27

Introduction 27

Range Properties 30

Metaethical Considerations 35

The Ethics of Superiority 41

4 The Scope of Basic Equality 45

Introduction 45

Basic Equality and Morality 45

When are We Bound by Basic Equality? 52

5 Basic Equality and Other Values 57

Introduction 57

Basic Equality and Fundamental Freedoms 59

Enforcing Basic Equality 65

Other Types of Liberty 68

Equal Values? 69

6 Denying Basic Equality 75

Introduction 75

What Constitutes a Denial of Basic Equality? 76

Some Different Types of Denial of Basic Equality 80

7 Discrimination and Culture 89

Introduction 89

Definitions 90

What is Discrimination Against a Cultural Group? 95

Is Critiquing Other Cultures Morally Permissible? 96

Cultural Rights 99

8 Equality’s Law 109

Introduction 109

Substantive Equality? 113

Equality and Dignity 121

Social Inclusion 131

Conclusion 135

9 Basic Equality and Different Treatment 139

Introduction 139

Indirect Discrimination 143

Summing Up 154

10 Affirmative Action 159

Introduction 159

The Past Discrimination Argument 165

The Forward Looking （Present Discrimination） Argument 181

Does Affirmative Action Treat Affected Individuals Fairly? 187

Is Affirmative Action Effective? 198

Different Contexts and Groups 204

What is to Be Done? 208

Conclusion 215

Bibliography 217

Index 225