WE DON'T OWE THEM A THING! A TOUGH-MINDED BUT SOFT-HEARTED VIEW OF AID TO THE FARAWAY NEEDY.

Argues how distance is morally irrelevant per se and defends a view of beneficence that is undemanding. Fundamental discussion about aiding others; Discussion of recipients and efficiency; General theory of duties, broad duties and marginal cost; Related question on beneficence budget.

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Publicado en:Monist Vol. 86; no. 3; pp. 419 - 434
Autor principal: Narveson, Jan
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Oxford University Press / USA Jul2003
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Sumario:Argues how distance is morally irrelevant per se and defends a view of beneficence that is undemanding. Fundamental discussion about aiding others; Discussion of recipients and efficiency; General theory of duties, broad duties and marginal cost; Related question on beneficence budget.