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Pluralism and Natural Justice
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Module 8
Value Pluralism and its Political Implications
1
Isaiah Berlin's Value Pluralism
Explain Isaiah Berlin's value pluralism and the thesis that fundamental human values can genuinely and irreconcilably conflict.
2
Incommensurability vs. Incomparability vs. Difficulty of Comparison
Distinguish incommensurability from incomparability and from mere difficulty of comparison.
3
Navigating Tragic Choices: Sacrificing Core Values
Analyze 'tragic choice' situations where any course of action involves sacrificing a core value.
4
Value Pluralism vs. Monistic Justice Theories
Evaluate how value pluralism challenges monistic theories of justice (e.g., strict utilitarianism, libertarianism).
5
Value Pluralism and Liberal Tolerance
Explain why value pluralism can provide a justification for liberal institutions that tolerate diverse conceptions of the good life.
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