Spheres of Justice
A defense of Pluralism and Equality
by Michael Walzer · first published 1983
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It has to do with universal commodification. Check out Michael Walzer and 'Spheres of Justice.' He makes the case for a kind of 'complex equality' where power in one sphere doesn't bleed into another. Thus having a lot of money would allow you to buy fancy paintings and a nice car and typical…
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