Judeo-Christian Thought, Classical Liberals, and Modern Egalitarianism.

The article discusses on the debate of liberals and Judeo-Christian on modern egalitarianism and the importance of moral agency and universal human dignity. It cites on the understanding of human equality in natural-rights theory by the classical liberals. The article also discusses the roots of hum...

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Published in:	Independent Review Vol. 22; no. 1; pp. 49 - 59
Main Author:	HILL, PETER J.
Format:	Article
Published:	Independent Institute Summer2017
Subjects:	Equality Christians Moral agent (Philosophy) Dignity Liberals
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article discusses on the debate of liberals and Judeo-Christian on modern egalitarianism and the importance of moral agency and universal human dignity. It cites on the understanding of human equality in natural-rights theory by the classical liberals. The article also discusses the roots of human inequality which lie in the human history.