POLI 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Ambrose Bierce, Merriam-Webster, Harold Lasswell
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Direct action: third face: the ability of a to in uence how b conceptualizes their interests: possibly in ways differently than they would have otherwise done in a more. Objective setting: other aspects: gendered composition of power; ability to convince someone to govern themselves. Diversi es work, new kinds of work possible. Every society has some measure of inequality. Both structural and personal reasons for this; also randomness. Important to have a sense of both the empirical and normative implications of all these changes. The practical contribution of distributive justice theory is to provide moral guidance for these constant choices . Builds off previous, larger debates around justice. Relies on analogous (though distinct) thought experiments. Has become more salient as government has become more capable (and intrusive), as measurements more reliable. Divide resources in a way that maximizes overall welfare. Doesn"t really recognize the distinctness of individuals. We"re trying to maximize freedom to use one"s private property.
