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Where do these come from Even though we may believe in them, we dont live up to them all the time
Read the handout about Philosopher James Rachels views on this (Handout -1)
There seem to be some universal rights or wrongs, Nazi holocaust, human slavery, discrimination between people on basis of color, caste, creed, religion etc.
Stage Six: Universal Ethical Principles Orientation (logical comprehensiveness, Universality, consistency, justice,
equality, dignity)
This theory advocates that right action or policy is one that will produce the greatest net benefits or the lowest net costs (if only costs are being considered)
In this case costs that were missed out were physical pain, emotion pain due to loss of family members etc.
Negative rights & Positive Rights (19th century to 20th century, Indias NREGA scheme) Contractual rights and Duties
Retributive justice
Just imposition of punishments and penalties
Compensatory justice
Just way of compensating people for what they lost when they were wronged by someone
Proposes that free markets are not necessarily the most efficient means for using the societys resources and Govt. intervention is useful
The Duty not to Coerce (Contract View) Problems with Contractual Theory
Buyers are capable & knowledgeable any other???? Students to fill in