A nurse believes everyone is entitled to equal rights and equal treatment in society. Which of the following principles is being applied?
a. Distributive or social justice
b. Egalitarianism
c. Libertarian view of justice
d. Communitarianism
ANS: B
Egalitarianism is defined as the view that everyone is entitled to equal rights and equal treatment in society. Distributive justice requires that the distribution of benefits and burdens on a society be fair or equal. The libertarian view of justice holds that the right to private property is the most important right. Communitarianism views that individual rights need to be balanced with social responsibilities; individuals do not live in isolation but are shaped by the values and culture of their communities.
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