Philosophy 2074F/G Chapter Notes -High Energy Stereoscopic System, Whistleblower, Living Wage
1 May 2013
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Partly due to the fact that many of the labor practices in question are legal outside. North america and europe or are tolerated by corrupt or repressive political regimes. One test of a robust ethical theory is its ability to shed light on ethical problems. We argue that kant"s conception of human dignity provides a clear basis for grounding the obligations of employers to employees. In particular, we argue that respecting the dignity of workers requires that mnes and their contractors adhere to local labor laws, refrain from coercion, meet minimum safety standards, and provide a living wage for employees. One significant feature of the idea of respect for persons is that its derivation and application can be assessed independently of other elements of kantian moral philosophy. This is because kant"s defense of respect for persons is grounded in the uncontroversial claim that humans are capable of rational self governing activity.
