The Essence of the Principle of Equality and Non-Discrimination According to Dworkin
The Essence of the Principle of Equality and Non-Discrimination According to Dworkin

Author(s): Majlinda Velcani
Subject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, Philosophy of Law
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: principle of equality; non-discrimination; equality according to Dworkin
Summary/Abstract: Examining Dworkin's definition of the fundamental equality and nondiscrimination principle is the aim of this study. Dworkin claims that equality is a broadly accepted yet mysterious political idea. Being equal (or at least more equal) in one area might lead to people becoming unequal (or more unequal) in other areas. More precisely than is usually stated, equality is necessary to illustrate the need of understanding what equality is. To do this, though, we must differentiate between several ideas of equality and decide which idea or combination of ideas expresses, if any, the best, desired policy. A society where income equality is achieved, according to an advocate, is one in which people are treated equitably. Someone who supports allowing people to freely express conflicting and different ideas about what constitutes society. We must ascertain whether the equality we seek is equality of resources or equality of welfare, or some combination of the two, or something quite different, in order to present a compelling case for the importance of equality. Dworkin also points out that there is an instant appeal to the idea that, as much as it is important, well-being must ultimately take precedence over equality. If we really want to treat individuals as equals, regardless of how it may seem, we should try to make their lives equally appealing to them rather than merely aligning their financial accounts in the same manner. During the paper, the positions of different authors regarding Dworkin's principles of equality will be analyzed.

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