A common problem in ethical and political discussions is that people often confuse fairness with justice, a related yet distinct concept. To grasp the differences between the two ideas, it is helpful to see how fairness and justice apply to the issue of free trade.
When Fair Is Not Just and Just Is Not Fair
By Anthony de Jasay
This
article
appeared in
the Fall 2006 issue of The Independent Review.
Defense and Foreign PolicyForeign AidInternational Economics and DevelopmentPhilosophy and ReligionTrade
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Summer 2010 | The Maximizing State | |
Winter 2004/05 | Liberalism, Loose or Strict | |
Summer 1999 | On Treating Like Cases Alike | |
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