The Moral Demands of Affluence

The Moral Demands of Affluence
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Publisher : Oxford University Press
Total Pages : 298
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ISBN-10 : 9780199204151
ISBN-13 : 0199204152
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Book Synopsis The Moral Demands of Affluence by : Garrett Cullity

Download or read book The Moral Demands of Affluence written by Garrett Cullity and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2006-09-21 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Given that there is a forceful case for thinking that the affluent are morally required to devote a substantial proportion of what they have to helping the poor, Garrett Cullity examines, refines and defends an argument of this form. He then identifies its limits.


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