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The Angelic Hierarchy: Aligning Ethical Push and Pull
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Mark Walker
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December 16, 2008
A complementary `monetary' system is proposed: a computer-based system that allows us to assess the relative pro-community altruism of individuals. Such an arrangement could provide us with an alternate means of seeking social recognition than that offered by capitalism; specifically it offers the possibility of recognition based on altruistic contributions to society. This proposal promises several ethical advantages to our present social arrangements.
Keywords: altruism; capitalism
Published Online: 2008-12-16
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