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Justice as a Natural Phenomenon
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May 14, 2016
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This paper summarizes a theory of fairness that replaces the metaphysical foundations of the egalitarian theory of John Rawls and the utilitarian theory of John Harsanyi with evolutionary arguments. As such, it represents an attempt to realize John Mackie’s call for a theory based on the data provided by anthroplogists and the propositions proved by game theorists. The basic claim is that fairness norms evolved as a device for selecting one of the infinity of efficient equilibria of the repeated game of life played by our prehuman ancestors.
Published Online: 2016-05-14
Published in Print: 2006-05-01
© 2006 by Lucius & Lucius, Stuttgart
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