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The problem of distribution of income and wealth has traditionally been a plague upon our society.
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Nikhil Mavinkurve Philosophy 355 First Paper The problem of distribution of income and wealth has traditionally been a plague upon our society. The prevailing question that we are to answer is how much income and wealth should people rightfully possess? Some believe that people deserve to have their needs fulfilled whereas others feel what people deserve or should rightfully possess is what they can produce. Tied into this dilemma is the idea of justice and charity. We should assume that justice is what we should do as a matter of obligation or duty, while charity is what we should do if we cant to choose the morally best possible action available. And so, should a person have an obligation to give charity and forgo his own right to happiness, and furthermore liberty? There are many views on how to find a solution to this problem of the balancing of justice and charity. Of...
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