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A MAJORITY IN THE LIFEBOAT.
- Source :
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Boston University Law Review . Apr2010, Vol. 90 Issue 2, p1043-1057. 15p. - Publication Year :
- 2010
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Abstract
- The article discusses Ronald Dworkin's lifeboat examples on his argument in the fairness of majority-decision voting in his book "Justice for Hedgehogs." One version of the lifeboat example is choosing the least popular passenger to be drowned to save the rest, instead of drawing lots. The other version shows the unfair inclusion of personal attachments and antagonisms in the selection process.
- Subjects :
- *LIFEBOATS
*MAJORITIES
*FAIRNESS
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00068047
- Volume :
- 90
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Boston University Law Review
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 51673712