Discuss how adherents of each of the following philosophical perspectives would
respond to income inequality: Libertarian, Contractual Liberal, Utilitarian Liberal.
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Students are expected to apply the general descriptions in this chapter to the specific case
of inequality.
Libertarian: Libertarians place high value on liberty, and they do not emphasize equality as a
value. They would certainly oppose the use of taxes to reduce inequality.
Contractual Liberal: Contractual liberals value both liberty and equality. They emphasize the
importance of ensuring that no one falls below a social minimum, and they strive to optimize thewell-being of the least well off. They would support the use of governmental power to
redistribute income.
Utilitarian Liberal: Utilitarians value both liberty and equality. They emphasize the overall wellbeing
of society and would support income redistribution for societal well-being.
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