Distributive Justice

Philosophy 10 Should the strong be required to support the weak? How does society 'distribute' wealth among its members? These are the questions. There are three basic sides to this issue. The permissive system entitles individuals to a subsistence income supply for existing as a human. The puritan system requires that people at least be willing to contribute to society in order to receive a subsistence income. Finally, the Individual view holds the property rights of …showed first 75 words of 842 total…

…showed last 75 words of 842 total…cannot spend more than they create. You have no duty to take care of me, it is a choice. Since I value myself, I choose to care for myself. Am I responsible for your welfare? Unless I choose to be, you have no claim on my life or property. I am not hurting you by making money because there is not a static amount of money, it can be created at will simply with labor.