L48 Anthro 3283 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Thomas Pogge, Martha Nussbaum, Global Health
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Jeremy bentham and stuart mill (19th century philosophers) actions were deemed good if they maximized utility (defined as happiness, pleasure, or well-being) for as many people as possible. Approach inspires progressive reform women"s rights, welfare, inclusive democracy, penal reform. A more equitable distribution of medical care and spending would allow the world to lead full lives in good health for the same cost; moves towards equity. Peter singer: emphasizes targeting the poorest and those most in need focusing on south. Global income equality is greater today than it was during the 20th century. Cosmopolitanism the idea that all human beings, regardless of their political affiliation do belong to a single community, and that this community should be cultivated . John rawls veil of ignorance individual doesn"t yet know the circumstances of the life that awaits them: difference principle massive redistribution from rich to poor, restricts argument to nation-state.
