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The Structure of Intergenerational Cooperation.

The article provides a philosophical framework of intergenerational justice, focusing on a consideration of intergenerational cooperation in terms of reciprocity. The author argues for a system of intergenerational cooperation that emphasizes reduced consumption and a focus on saving, and criticisms...

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Published in:Philosophy & Public Affairs Vol. 41; no. 1; pp. 31 - 67
Main Author: HEATH, JOSEPH
Format: Article
Published: Wiley-Blackwell Jan2013
Subjects:
Intergenerational relations
Reciprocity (Psychology)
Contractarianism (Ethics)
Savings
Future, The
Pension trusts
Consumption (Economics)
Online Access:View this record in EBSCOhost
Summary:The article provides a philosophical framework of intergenerational justice, focusing on a consideration of intergenerational cooperation in terms of reciprocity. The author argues for a system of intergenerational cooperation that emphasizes reduced consumption and a focus on saving, and criticisms of a contractualist approach to intergenerational cooperation are addressed. The author's proposed framework is discussed and defended in terms of pay-as-you-go pension plans.