Intergenerational justice. Principles and theories (III)
Intergenerational justice. Principles and theories (III)

Summary/Abstract: The previous part of the essay investigated the notion of justice between generations (inter- or intra-generational) within the framework of libertarian and liberal theories of justice. Secondly, it established the reflection upon the issue of justice between generations on the three principles (social contract, egalitarian and utilitarian principles) of liberal theory. The third and last part of the essay focuses on the issue of just-saving of resources and sheds light on the principle of utilitarianism concerning the intergenerational justice. It argues that the principle of utilitarianism faces severe difficulties when employed to understand the content of justice between generations.

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