Does the Same Theory of Welfare Apply to All Welfare Subjects?

Does the same theory of welfare apply to all welfare subjects? In a recent article, Eden Lin argues that it does. Here, I present a set of objections to Lin's arguments and defend the opposing view. Along the way, I discuss what counts as a basic good for a welfare subject and how to assess the gene...

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Publicado en:Ethics Vol. 136; no. 2; pp. 384 - 398
Autor principal: Masny, Michal
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Publicado: University of Chicago Press Jan2026
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